Trigg Beach, Perth: Aggressive staff shot dead by police after attacking two puppies on Perth beach

A staff member accompanying a suspected car thief was shot dead by police after attacking two smaller dogs during an arrest.

Police were called to Trigg Beach, northwest of Perth, shortly before 7pm on Tuesday and found a vehicle believed to have been stolen earlier in the day.

According to police, officers tried to talk to the 39-year-old driver of the car, but she fled down a beach road.

An American Staffordshire Terrier accompanying the woman became aggressive towards the officers, forcing them to use pepper spray.

The woman was detained on the beach and taken back to the parking lot.

“At that time, the dog approached and attacked two small dogs that were walking nearby in the company of a community member,” police said.

“An officer then fatally shot the larger dog to prevent further injury to those present.”

One of the smaller dogs, both dachshunds, suffered serious injuries and was taken to a nearby veterinarian for emergency medical treatment.

The woman was charged with theft of a motor vehicle, not having a license to drive and breaching bail conditions.

He is due to appear at Perth Magistrates Court on Wednesday.