A dog owner has been charged after allegedly allowing his dog to chase the deer in Bushy Park in Richmond.
The 42-year-old from Teddington will appear at Wimbledon Magistrates Court on May 17.
Dogs are welcome in all Royal Parks but there are some areas where they are asked to be kept on a lead or not allowed into that space at all.
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Owners must keep their dogs under control as deer can feel threatened by them even over long distances.
During birthing season, which runs from May to July, the rangers ask that dogs are kept on leads and away from the deer at all times.
If you witness a dog chasing a deer, contact the on-call police officers for Bushy and Richmond Parks via 07920586546.
Royal Parks Police tweeted: “Today we have charged a 42-year-old man from #Teddington for allowing his dog to chase the deer in #BushyPark.
“He will appear at Wimbledon Magistrates Court on 17th May.”
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