The owner of a dog who died after escaping from day care wants tighter regulations imposed on home boarding. Devastated Matthew Norwood learned of Yorkshire Terrier Bobby's death in February.
28.04.2023 - 16:27 / dailyrecord.co.uk
A dog walker was reportedly found dead by his mum just hours after he was allegedly attacked by three schoolchildren. John Hackett was pronounced dead at a property, believed to be his mum's, in Nuneaton, Warwickshire, on Wednesday morning.
John was allegedly assaulted at roughly 6.15pm on Tuesday at the Snowhill Recreation Ground, according to Warwickshire Police. He was found dead just hours later on Wednesday morning.
It is understood that the 36-year-old was his mum's carer, the Mirror reports. A 15-year-old girl and two boys, also aged 15, have since been arrested by police on suspicion of murder. All three remain in custody
His next of kin has been informed and is being supported by specialist officers. It's understood that thealleged assault was recorded, with officers appealing to anyone who may have information on the altercation to come forward.
Speaking to The Sun, one neighbour said: “He helped care for his mum, she’ll be devastated without him and I don’t know how she’ll manage. I want to know she’s okay but she’s not been at home and police at the cordon won’t tell me anything."
Investigating officer, Detective Inspector Collette O’Keefe said: “A number of enquiries are currently ongoing, and we would continue to ask anyone who may have any information about John’s death to please get in touch as soon possible. We recognise this is a concerning incident - which we are treating as isolated – and would like to reassure the local community that a full investigation is underway.
“Officers will remain in the area over the coming days as they carry out enquiries. If anyone has any concerns or information, please speak with them. Our thoughts continue to be with John’s family and friends, and we would ask that their
The owner of a dog who died after escaping from day care wants tighter regulations imposed on home boarding. Devastated Matthew Norwood learned of Yorkshire Terrier Bobby's death in February.
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