Search for owner after dog chases and kills deer in Richmond Park
Officers based in Richmond Park have asked for help tracing the owner of the pet after the attack near Sheen Cross
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Your support makes all the difference.Police are searching for the owner of a dog that was filmed chasing and killing a deer in London’s Richmond Park.
The pet, that appears to be a spaniel-type breed, can be seen chasing a lone deer through trees and across a road in a shortened clip posted online by Met officers who patrol the Royal Parks.
They are appealing for information to trace the owner after the attack, which took place at around 12.30pm on Monday at Sheen Cross.
Writing on X, formerly Twitter, police said: “We would like to speak to the dog owner in relation to a fatal attack on a deer in Richmond Park yesterday at about 12:30pm near to Sheen Cross.”
“As a reminder, it is illegal to allow dogs to chase deer.
“Dog walkers must ensure their pets are under close control at all times and if there is any doubt about their temperament or recall ability, then keep it on a lead.”
More than 600 red and fallow deer live in Richmond Park, which is a national nature reserve.
The Royal Parks website says: “Unfortunately, we’re alerted to a number of incidents every year involving dogs chasing deer.
“As well as causing extreme stress to the deer, this can also result in a stampede, or in the deer running across the road and into oncoming traffic to escape.
“Owners of dogs who chase wildlife in the Parks could face criminal prosecution.”
Anyone with information can email Richmondpark@met.police.uk