A man is facing charges after a dog bit a police officer in an incident in Poole. The Staffordshire bull terrier-type dog ran off and has not been found. The man, Andre Harold Willis, has been charged with various offenses including being in charge of a dog dangerously out of control and driving-related charges. Dorset Police have stated that the dog is not believed to be a significant risk to the public, but caution is advised if spotted. The officer who was bitten received medical treatment for puncture wounds. Mr. Willis is scheduled to appear in court on Monday. For more updates, follow BBC Dorset on social media.
