Overview

• On Saturday in Naumburg a sheepdog leapt over its owner’s fence on Parkstraße and bit a 69-year-old woman multiple times, causing several injuries and the loss of a tooth.
• Polizeisprecher Sebastian Schultzik confirmed that the dog’s owner now faces charges of negligent bodily harm in connection with the attack.
• This incident is the latest in a series of unprovoked dog assaults on children and seniors across German towns since March.
• Police canine units have begun behavioral assessments of aggressive dogs and issued muzzle and leash orders to prevent further attacks.
• Local officials and safety advocates are urging clearer supervision guidelines and stricter regulations for high-risk breeds.