RESIDENTS of an Irvine street say they’ve been left terrified by three dogs which have repeatedly attacked people in the area.
And they claimed they’ve been let down by the authorities after repeated complaints were allegedly ignored.
One woman warned: “There are lots of kids playing around here and it is scary. Something serious is going to happen if nothing is done soon. Someone will get hurt."
Neighbours say most of the attacks have taken place in a lane between Martin Avenue and Jermond Drive in the town.
One woman told the Times: “They seem to be one bulldog and two Staffy types. The woman who owns the dogs has a fence down at the back and she lets these dogs run wild.
“They have attacked so many people. They attacked a carer last week, grabbing her trousers, which were left ripped. She phoned the council but they were no help.
“One of our friends was attacked as he tried to protect his wee dog. They took his shoe off and ripped it to shreds. One dog got hold of his dog’s ear.
“My friend phoned the council and again, nothing has been done. That was about a month ago. Police said it was nothing to do with them. We have messaged the dog warden repeatedly to no avail.”
She asked: “When are these dogs going to be removed? When a child is mauled by them?
“Local residents are scared of now walking through the lane, people refuse to take their dogs into the area because the dogs are attacking them too.”
A North Ayrshire Council spokesperson said: “We are aware of this situation and have, in conjunction with the landlord, visited the dog owner and explained their responsibilities.
“We have advised that should the dogs be allowed out in future, then we will be taking statements from complainers and proceeding with a dog control notice.”
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