Pensioner 'knocked over by dog on canal path' dies - as woman faces charge

July 31, 2023

An 84-year-old man has died after reportedly being knocked over by a dog on a canal path - and a woman has been charged.

Police Scotland said the woman is accused of an offence in relation to being in charge of an animal, rather than in connection with the pensioner's death.

The incident reportedly occurred on the Forth and Clyde Canal path near Erskine Bridge on Monday 22 May.

The man, who was said to be walking with a boy, later became unwell and attended hospital for treatment.

He died two weeks later on Monday 5 June.

On Sunday, police said the 31-year-old woman was released and a report will be sent to the Procurator Fiscal.

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