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Seized 'pit bulls' are put down Seized 'pit bulls' are put down
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All but one of the 28 pit bull-type dogs seized in County Armagh last week are to be put down. All but one of the 27 pit bull-type dogs seized in County Armagh last week are to be put down.
Armagh City Council was granted destruction orders at Craigavon Magistrates Court on Thursday.Armagh City Council was granted destruction orders at Craigavon Magistrates Court on Thursday.
Officials are still trying to find out who owns the one dog which is not subject to a destruction order.Officials are still trying to find out who owns the one dog which is not subject to a destruction order.
The dogs were seized at derelict farm buidlings on the Old Scarva Road near Tandragee last Friday after a member of the public called the USPCA.The dogs were seized at derelict farm buidlings on the Old Scarva Road near Tandragee last Friday after a member of the public called the USPCA.
The council's acting chief executive, John Briggs, has revealed that the animals were chained up separately in such a manner that none could be in direct contactThe council's acting chief executive, John Briggs, has revealed that the animals were chained up separately in such a manner that none could be in direct contact
It is understood the site contained pits thought to have been made for the dogs to fight in. No arrests were made.It is understood the site contained pits thought to have been made for the dogs to fight in. No arrests were made.
Police said a number of investigations into the circumstances surrounding the seizure were ongoing.Police said a number of investigations into the circumstances surrounding the seizure were ongoing.
They want anyone with information to contact them at Armagh station on 0845 600 8000 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.They want anyone with information to contact them at Armagh station on 0845 600 8000 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.