Man arrested and charged after police dog injured in Aberdeen
A 27-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with a disturbance in the Seaforth Road area of Aberdeen.
The incident happened around 4.50pm on Friday, 28 February, when police received a report of a man in possession of a knife.
Officers, including a dog handler, attended. The man was arrested using specialist tactics to protect the public and officers from harm.
Police Dog Zeus, a six-year-old Belgian Malinois, was injured, taken to a vet and released following treatment.
The man was taken to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary for treatment and released into police custody. He was charged with various offences, including one under the Animal and Welfare Act.
He is due to appear at Aberdeen Sheriff Court on Monday, 3 March, 2025.
A knife was recovered at the scene.
Seaforth Road was closed at the junction with Park Road for investigation work to be carried out and re-opened around 1.15pm on Saturday, 1 March.
Superintendent Ross Kelly said: “We believe this was an isolated incident and there is no ongoing risk to the public. Thankfully no officers were injured.
“Our thoughts are with PD Zeus and his handler and we are hoping for a speedy recovery. Police dogs are an important and valuable resource and attacks on them will not be tolerated. Our dog branch plays a crucial role in keeping people safe and we cannot overstate the value that these highly skilled animals bring to policing.
“Officers remain in the area for public reassurance and anyone with concerns can approach them or call us on 101.”
