Jail for Hull man who assaulted a police dog
Keane Pyzer had refused to pay a taxi fair and attacked the car with a shovel
An 18-year-old man has been sentenced to 23 months behind bars after a Police Dog was assaulted in Hull last month.
Keane Pyzer, of High Street in Hull, appeared at Hull Crown Court yesterday after he pleaded guilty to a number of offences at an earlier hearing, including
Threatening a person with an offensive weapon in a public place and Actual bodily harm.
On Thursday 4 April, Pyzer refused to pay for his taxi after being dropped off at an address on Amberley Close. When asked for payment, Pyzer exited the address with a shovel and hit the car before returning inside the property.
Police attended and upon gaining entry to the property, Pyzer made multiple threats to officers including threats to harm the Police Dog.
Pyzer then attacked the Police Dog and tried to hit the dog handler over the head with the shovel. Thankfully, the officer was able to put their hands up to protect them from the blow.
He was subsequently arrested and taken to custody.
Officer in case, Police Constable Caroline Lee said: “Pyzer is a dangerous individual, who targeted an innocent member of the public and caused unnecessary distress because he didn’t want to pay for his taxi fare.
“The Police Dog and handler both suffered injuries as a result, but I am pleased to say that they are both recovering well despite this cruel attack.
“This was the first case we’ve had within our force area which has seen someone charged under Finn’s Law which was introduced in 2019, to ensure that anyone who harms a service animal is dealt with accordingly.
“I hope it serves as a reminder to people that we will do all that we can to bring those who think it is acceptable to commit such crimes before the courts.
“We will not tolerate violent crime, and we will do all that we can to ensure offenders are punished and those within our communities feel safe.”