TV star’s dog shot dead by police after attacking officer during arrest

Police have shot dead a dog belonging to a former TV personality after it attacked an officer and a man during an arrest in Perth, Australia early on Tuesday.

West Australian Police said the dog attacked the man and a female officer about 9:30 am while taking a man in his 30s into custody.

The dog, which belonged to former Australian Gold Hunters personality Rob Dale, was shot dead by a male officer during the chaos in order to “prevent further injury”.

The man who was arrested is believed to have been bitten on one of his legs and the female officer received injuries to her hand and her legs.

Both were taken to Midland Hospital.

A “Beware of Dog” sign was on the door of the Stratton property police attended, according to a report by the ABC.

Monty the dog was shot dead by a male officer during a chaotic moment in order to “prevent further injury”. Supplied

It is believed Dale was not at home at the time of the attack.

A woman who resides at the property confirmed the dog’s name was Monty.

Neighbors and residents in the area defended the dog, claiming it was gentle but had been trained to defend the family.

“He doesn’t attack people … just wants cuddles,” a man, who wished not be identified, told the ABC.

“Kids used to play with him, no dramas.”

The dog belonged to former Aussie Gold Hunters personality Rob Dale. Discovery Australia West Australian Police said the dog attacked the male and a female officer while taking a man in his 30s into custody at an address in Stratton. Discovery Australia

He said it was not the dog’s fault and it had unfortunately got the “raw end of the stick” by trying to do its job.

Dale first appeared on the television series Aussie Gold Hunters between seasons six and eight. He was part of the prospective duo The Gold Timers alongside Rob ‘Turbo’ Linton.

On neighbor was in tears after hearing the news about Monty.

“I knew the dog, it’s devastating, it’s terrible, he’s only doing his job . . . why’d he have to be in that environment,” the resident told The West.

“I feel a tear coming along . . . through all that he’s copped a bullet.

“When he’d come out of the garage door he’d have his head on the ground with his tail between his legs and he’d want a pat. He was a loveable big giant.”