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'Dangerous' dog on the loose after escaping from Shropshire kennels

Police have urged people to 'be vigilant' after a 'dangerous' dog escaped from kennels in Shropshire.

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The Staffordshire bull terrier cross escaped from kennels in Whitchurch and has been seen in Telford. Photo: Shropshire Cops.

West Mercia Police issued the warning via their Shropshire Cops Facebook page on Tuesday and have urged people to stay alert.

Officers said the dog is a male, tan-coloured Staffordshire bull terrier cross and has been labelled 'dangerous'.

He escaped from kennels in Whitchurch on Monday and was last reported near to Hollinwood in Whixall at around 8.50am on Tuesday.

Officers have asked the public not to approach the dog but to report sightings to West Mercia Police by dialling 999 quoting incident number 475 i of August 1.

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