Charges against a man whose four dogs allegedly attacked and killed a 52-year-old man at Temba in Hammanskraal have been withdrawn.

The man was facing a possible charge of culpable homicide after his dogs allegedly attacked a man late last year.

Temba police spokesperson Constable Herman Moremi confirmed this week that the charges against the dog owner have been withdrawn.

“The man was taken in for questioning. There was not enough proof that he was responsible for his dog’s actions, and therefore the case was dropped,” said Moremi.

Police opened an inquest docket following the attack.

SPCA inspector Mishack Matlou said neighbours, using sticks and stones desperately tried but failed to get the dogs away from the man.

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Matlou said the victim’s clothes were ripped off his body and he died on the scene.

He said the attack was unprovoked as the man was opening the gate to his home around 10:00.

He said dog owners should take responsibility for their animals.

“This man was trying to open his gate when the dogs from a neighbour’s yard spotted him. The dogs managed to escape through a gap near the gate of the owner’s house. They then charged towards him,” Matlou said.

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The four dogs have been confiscated by the SPCA.

“We plead with people to repair their fences and ensure that their dogs are always in their yard and do not attack passers-by. If anyone is aware of dog owners who do not take care of their dogs or keep them away from the streets, please report this to the SPCA or to the police,” he said.

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