Two dogs allegedly out of control on Norman Road in Broadstairs are said to have attacked a woman and her cat on the night of 24 June 2026, with Kent Police now seeking the public’s help to identify their owner.
A Distressing Night on Norman Road
A woman suffered multiple cuts to her hands and watched her cat die — all, police say, because two dogs on long leads came at them on a residential street in Broadstairs just after ten o’clock at night. The incident happened on Norman Road at around 10.15pm on 24 June 2026. Kent Police have since been conducting enquiries to trace the owner of the dogs involved, and are now asking the public for help.
Both animals were described as stocky. One was a white pitbull breed. A woman was walking them on long leads at the time.
What Police Say Happened
The dogs are alleged to have gone for both the woman and her cat. She came away with multiple cuts to her hands. Her cat didn’t survive.
Officers say they have already completed a number of enquiries to track down the dogs and whoever owns them. As of 10 July 2026 — more than a fortnight after the alleged incident — they are now appealing to the public for further information. Someone on Norman Road, or close enough to it, may have seen something that night.
The Dogs: What We Know
Police have given a reasonably specific description. Both dogs were described as stocky and were being walked on long leads by a woman. One of the dogs is described as a white pitbull breed. That is what witnesses should be looking to match against anyone they might have seen in the area that evening.
The owner remains unidentified.
How to Help Police With Their Enquiries
Kent Police want to hear from anyone who saw what happened, or who knows anything about the dogs or their owner. Ring 01843 222289 and quote reference 46/102232/26.
And if you’d rather stay anonymous, Crimestoppers will take your call on 0800 555111, or you can use their online form. No name required.
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Key Takeaways
- Two dogs allegedly out of control on Norman Road, Broadstairs, are alleged to have attacked a woman and killed her cat on the night of 24 June 2026
- The woman sustained multiple cuts to her hands; both dogs were described as stocky and on long leads, with one described as a white pitbull breed
- Kent Police had not identified the owner at the time of their public appeal, published on 10 July 2026, and are asking witnesses to come forward
What This Means for Kent Residents
If you live near Norman Road in Broadstairs, or were in the area around 10.15pm on 24 June 2026, Kent Police want to hear from you — even if what you saw at the time seemed unremarkable. Call 01843 222289 quoting reference 46/102232/26, or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.