A dog attacked a woman and her terrier Leoś on Saskiej Kępa in Warsaw, killing the terrier on October 14; the owner suffering broken fingers is under police investigation.
Location and Time of Incident
The attack occurred on Tuesday, 14 October, after 4 p.m. on Walecznych Street in Warsaw’s Saskiej Kępa district. A woman walking with her terrier was approached by a large dog from a nearby property.
Course of the Attack
The attacker, described by witnesses as an unrestrained am‑staff or pit‑bull type, leapt out of the house and bit the terrier. In trying to rescue the dog, the woman was bitten, sustaining fractures of two fingers and multiple lacerations.
Witness Reaction and the Dog’s Fate
Witnesses attempted to break up the assault by splashing water and grabbing the dog; one even threw a jacket between the animals. The dog calmed only after a second spray of water. The wounded terrier was taken to a clinic but did not survive.
Police Report and Local Context
The woman lodged a complaint at the Warsaw VII Regional Police Command on Grenadierów Street. Local residents claim this is not the first incident involving the same dog.
Legal Consequences and Owner Liability
Under Article 77 of the Polish Code of Offences, owners must secure properties so that their pets cannot escape. Liability for dog attacks always rests on the caretaker.
