Key points
- At approximately 1:45 pm on Monday, November 2, 2026, Dyfed-Powys Police received a report about an alleged incident where a dog attacked another dog in Builth Wells.
- This alleged attack reportedly took place in the town center, specifically in The Groe area of Builth Wells, Powys.
- According to police, the information is “currently being assessed”; additional information regarding the dogs, injuries, owners, or any enforcement measures is not yet provided at this point.
- This incident has been reported by the County Times, which states that police are currently “assessing” the information.
- As Dyfed-Powys Police indicates, animal-related incidents such as dogs behaving erratically in public areas can be reported via its official channels.
Wales Police (Wales Times) November 9, 2026 — Police are assessing information following a reported dog-on-dog attack in Builth Wells earlier this month.
As reported by the County Times, Dyfed-Powys Police confirmed that it received a report at approximately 1.45pm concerning a dog-on-dog attack in the Builth Wells area on Monday, November 2.
The force said in a statement: “Dyfed-Powys Police received a report, at approximately 1.45pm of a dog-on-dog attack that occurred in the Builth Wells area on November 2.”
It added: “The information is currently being assessed.”
Where did the reported attack happen?
The County Times reported that the incident is believed to have taken place in the town centre, in The Groe area of Builth Wells. The Groe is a well-known open space in the Powys market town, although the police statement itself referred only to “the Builth Wells area” rather than naming a specific location.
No description of the dogs involved, the extent of any injuries, the identity of those present, or whether anyone has been interviewed has been released publicly. The force has also not said whether the matter will proceed beyond an initial assessment.
What are police doing?
Dyfed-Powys Police has said it is assessing the information it received. The wording indicates that officers are reviewing the report rather than announcing a confirmed criminal investigation, arrest, charge, or formal enforcement action at this stage.
The County Times described the force as “assessing” information after confirming the incident. The report did not identify either dog, either owner, or any witnesses, and no appeal for information was included in the material available.
What has Dyfed-Powys Police said?
The force’s full publicly quoted statement, as carried by the County Times, was: “Dyfed-Powys Police received a report, at approximately 1.45pm of a dog-on-dog attack that occurred in the Builth Wells area on November 2,” followed by:
“The information is currently being assessed.”
That statement confirms the time of the report, the date of the alleged incident, and the police force’s initial response. It does not provide a description of what happened during the attack or confirm whether either animal required veterinary treatment.
Why has police not released more detail?
Police forces commonly limit early public statements while they establish the basic facts of an incident. In this case, Dyfed-Powys Police has said only that information is being assessed, and no further update has been published in the available reporting.
The County Times report, published on November 9, did not attribute any additional statement to a named police officer, spokesperson, dog owner, witness, or local authority. It also did not report any injury details, breed information, or allegation that a particular person breached a legal duty.
What does the law say about dog attacks?
Dyfed-Powys Police includes dogs being out of control in public places among the matters covered by its animal-crime guidance. The force’s public information also directs people to its reporting channels for crimes, incidents and suspicions.
The available reporting does not state whether the Builth Wells incident involved a dog dangerously out of control, an injury to a person, a breach of a control order, or any other specific offence. It would therefore be inaccurate to characterise the event as a confirmed criminal matter based on the information published so far.
How can residents report concerns?
Dyfed-Powys Police provides online reporting routes for crimes, incidents and suspicions, and its animal-crime guidance covers concerns including dogs being out of control in public places. In an emergency, or where there is immediate danger, the force says people should call 999.
For non-emergency reporting, Dyfed-Powys Police directs members of the public to its official reporting page. The force’s website also identifies Builth Wells as part of its Powys policing area.
Background of the development
Builth Wells is a town in Powys, mid Wales, and falls within the Dyfed-Powys Police force area. The force’s animal-crime information specifically identifies dogs being out of control in public places as one of the issues it addresses.
The reported incident follows a separate, unrelated 2023 case near Builth Wells in which Dyfed-Powys Police investigated after a border collie was shot and seriously injured at Gwenddwr Farm. That earlier case concerned a firearm attack on a farm dog, rather than a dog-on-dog attack, and should not be treated as connected to the November 2026 report.
Prediction: what it could mean for dog owners
For dog owners and walkers in Builth Wells, the report may increase attention on lead use, supervision, and control of dogs in shared public spaces such as The Groe. Dyfed-Powys Police’s animal-crime guidance already identifies dogs out of control in public as a reportable concern, so owners may face greater scrutiny if an incident is reported.
If police assess the information and decide further action is needed, affected residents could receive requests for witnesses, footage, or further details. Until then, the available public information remains limited to the time and broad location of the reported attack and the force’s confirmation that it is assessing the report.
