Police hunt escaped ‘pitbull-type’ dog in Shepeau Stow

People should not approach a pitbull-type dog that has gone missing, police have said.

Lincolnshire Police said it was made aware of the missing dog in the area around Shepeau Stow, near Spalding, on Monday morning, and officers were “actively searching”.

The force said: “We are unsure of the dog’s temperament and advise the public not to approach it if it’s seen but to call us.”

Pitbull terriers are banned under the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991.

Others banned breeds are the XL bully, Japanese Tosa, the Dogo Argentino and the Fila Brazileiro.