A SECURITY guard in Whitehill and Bordon fell victim to a vicious attack from a rottweiler last Friday. The security guard was left holding the dog on a lead outside Somerfield in the Forest Centre as it is understood its owner didn't want to leave the dog unattended. But while the dog and its owner were separated the security guard was attacked. It is not yet known why this attack took place but there is no reason at the moment to suggest it was provoked. Jonathan Heard, of Bordon, was at the Forest Centre shortly before 10pm when the incident took place and although he wasn't witness to the attack, he saw the security guard shortly afterwards. He said: "I was shopping at Somerfield at the time and when I saw the security guard with blood on his shirt and holding his jaw, I tended to him as a qualified first aider until police and paramedics arrived." The security guard suffered two lacerations to the face and required 30 stitches, some of which had to be administered inside of his mouth. It is believed assurances were given that the dog would be destroyed. According to the British Rottweiler Association, "The rottweiler is a sturdy dog that is self-assured, down-to-earth, strong nerved and fearless" and, "you do not need to teach a rottweiler to guard, he is a natural protector, he will not bark without reason and he will not bite without reason." They add: "They are very proud animals and will serve you as a great companion as long as the respect between you both is mutual." Rottweiler attacks on humans are in the minority but because of the vicious nature of reported attacks, a dangerous stigma is attached to the breed and they receive bad coverage.
