From the BBC:
“Met Police dog 'lucky to be
alive' after being stabbed”
Tributes have been paid to a Met
Police dog who showed "immense bravery" in trying to tackle a man who
repeatedly stabbed him in the head. Supt Emma Richards said Kaiser is
"lucky to be alive" after suffering his injuries in Orpington, south
London on Sunday night. Kaiser required stitches, but is expected to make a
full recovery. Another officer sustained a broken wrist and is expected to be
off work for up to a month, the Met said. Kaiser was on patrol with PC Mark
Woolcott at 23:00 BST when they were called to reports of an intruder in the
back garden of a house on Luxted Road. They tracked down a man who stabbed
Kaiser multiple times on the top of his head and below his eye.
'Danger and uncertainty' Vets
said the blows to his head struck bone - narrowly avoiding serious injuries.
Supt Emma Richards said the man responsible for the attack has been
detained under the Mental Health Act. "He is getting the care he
needs now and a decision will be taken in due course as to whether it would be
appropriate for any criminal charges to follow," she said. "Incidents
where mental health is a significant factor can be unpredictable and sometimes
dangerous. "The events of Sunday night are a reminder of the risks
that our men, women and animals face on the frontline. "We ask them
to go towards danger and uncertainty on a daily basis in order to keep the
public safe and I am proud that they do so with such commitment and bravery
each and every time."
^ Dogs like Kaiser are very loyal
whether they work for the Police or just regular people. What happened to him
is disgusting and sadly part of his job. I am glad he is going to recover and
am sure he will be back on the job soon. ^
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