Dog walker approached by man who ‘threatened to kill’ her dogs
A woman walking in Highbury Fields on 21 October was approached by a man who was “very aggressive” according to her tweet, and “threatened to kill” her dogs.
She was reached out to for further comment but declined.
Lizi Arnold, the victim, and her dogs are okay but the man “screamed, swore, and threatened [her],” according to her tweet.
Local councillor Caroline Russell and the Highbury East Police replied to her tweet and the police are going to “keep an eye out for him,” according to the Highbury East Police Twitter account.
Despite the threat, Highbury Fields is still filled with dogs and their owners. Lambros Lambis, a frequenter of the park for ten years still feels safe coming to the park with his dog Toby, but is distraught by the news, according to Lambis.
“I’m shocked. I’m stunned. Most people bring their dogs around here. I’m not quite sure why anyone would threaten any dogs or any owners,” Lambis said.
“You feel pretty safe until something happens to you. I’ve never had any problems. I don’t feel threatened at all in any way, and it just might be a one-off thing,” he said.
The police were also contacted to comment but did not reply.
