Dog run over and killed after men try to steal owner’s phone

Three males tried to rob a canine walker earlier than operating over and killing one in all his pets.

Okent Police mentioned the incident occurred at about 10.45pm on Monday as the person was strolling his twin canine in London Street, West Kingsdown, Kent.

A gray Ford EcoSport drove previous the person earlier than turning round, driving again on the incorrect facet of the highway and stopping subsequent to him.

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The drive mentioned the driving force demanded the canine walker hand over his cell phone, whereas two extra males obtained out of the automotive holding weapons.

He ran from the lads however misplaced maintain of one in all his canine’s leads.

The canine, 11-month-old cockapoo Milo, ran to a close-by pavement the place it was then hit by the Ford and died on the scene.

The automotive then drove off in direction of the M25.

Anybody with data ought to name Kent Police on 01622 604100, quoting crime reference 46/191975/22.

Detectives are additionally asking drivers with dashcam and residents with CCTV to examine for footage which will assist them.