Hong Kong activist charged after microchipped dog is linked to him
Hong Kong authorities have charged an animal welfare activist after a stray dog captured during an investigation into a suspected fatal attack was found to carry a microchip registered in his name. Police and officials are conducting operations to capture dogs in Yuen Long.
Hong Kong authorities have charged an animal welfare activist after a stray dog captured during an investigation was found to have a microchip registered in his name, the South China Morning Post reported. The Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department and police have been carrying out operations to capture stray dogs in Yuen Long. The operations followed a suspected attack on a cyclist on Sunday.
Police suspect that a pack of dogs attacked a 27-year-old woman, who was found unconscious beside a road, according to the available report. The report described the incident as a suspected fatal canine attack. The microchip registration prompted the authorities to charge the activist.
The available material did not state the specific charge, identify the activist or explain whether authorities believe he owned or controlled the other dogs involved. It also did not give further information about the woman, the dog’s current status or the next stage of the investigation.
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