Handler behind Finns law under investigation for dog welfare issues

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Handler behind Finn's law under investigation for 'dog welfare issues'

Finn was almost killed while protecting Hertfordshire's PC David Wardell during an attack in 2016 which prompted a change in the law to ensure better protection for police dogs.

PC David Wardell with his now-retired police dog Finn in 2017

Date - 30th January 2023
By - Cash Boyle

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A handler whose police dog suffered near-fatal injuries while protecting him from attack six years ago is now under investigation in relation to "police dog welfare issues". PC David Wardell, of Hertfordshire Constabulary, suffered...

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