Authorities are appealing to the public for information following a tragic incident in Burrows Playing Field, Leckhampton, during the Easter weekend. A man riding his bicycle struck and killed a dog, leaving the community in shock.
At approximately 10:45. on Saturday, March 30, an elderly woman was walking her Chihuahua off-leash on the grassy path. The peaceful morning took a devastating turn when a cyclist approached. Witnesses report a brief exchange between the cyclist and the woman before tragedy struck—the bike collided with the small dog, resulting in its immediate demise.
The unidentified cyclist is described as having a heavy build and was wearing a black cycle helmet. He was riding a compact bicycle at the time of the incident. Investigating officers are eager to speak with a woman who witnessed the collision and subsequently spoke with the distraught dog owner. Her account may prove crucial to the ongoing investigation.
In addition to this key witness, authorities are urging other members of the public who may have seen the events unfold or captured mobile phone footage to come forward. Every detail matters in piecing together what happened that fateful morning.
If you have any information related to this incident, please provide it online by completing the following form and referencing incident number 273 from March 30