Windows smashed to rescue dog that had been 'locked in campervan for three days'
manchestereveningnews.co.ukThe windows to a campervan were smashed to rescue a Golden Labrador who had reportedly been locked inside for three days. Police attended a call for the concern for the welfare of a dog in a campervan which had been parked up in Manchester for three days at around 1.15pm on Sunday afternoon (August 20).
Reports suggested there were no windows open and that no people had been seen in or around the van since it had been abandoned.
The temperature in Manchester on Sunday was around 22C. Try MEN Premium for FREE by clicking here for no ads, fun puzzles and brilliant new features. Officers at the scene broke the window to the campervan to rescue the dog, who is being cared for in a rescue centre whilst attempts are being made to trace the owners.
Chief Inspector of Neighbourhoods in CoM Central Chris Boyd, said: "It is just not acceptable to allow a dog to be in a vehicle on their own for even a couple of hours, let alone three days. "When we found him, there were no open windows and, with it being quite warm today, this could have ended up a disaster.
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