 Miniature motorbikes are illegal on land which the public can access |
Children riding miniature motorbikes are thought to be responsible for killing two dogs in Wiltshire. The lurchers were being walked by their owner on Poulton Fields in Bradford-on-Avon on Christmas Day.
Pc Gary Jones, from Wiltshire Police, said: "At the time there were a number of children riding mini-moto bikes on the fields."
One dog was killed at the scene while the other was put down after it suffered serious injuries.
Owner Christine Ford said the animals had run ahead and she did not see what struck them.
"Their injuries were horrific, the younger one had a broken back and his paw and legs were just smashed."
Pc Jones said: "The vet believes that the dogs were struck by a vehicle, a motorcycle or something similar.
"As there were no other cars or roads nearby, we believe that the dogs were both killed by mini-motos being ridden by very young children.
"I would remind all parents that these mini motos are completely unlawful for use on land to which the public have access."
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