Retired gas engineer Richard, 62, said the tusked boar was well over twice the height and width of his dog. He estimated it weighed around 180Ib (12 stone). The attack happened near Poundsgate.

Retired gas engineer Richard, 62, estimated that the tusked boar, which was significantly larger than his dog, weighed around 180lb (12 stone). The incident occurred near Poundsgate on Dartmoor.

Before this happened I would have said properly managed boar wouldn’t be a problem on Dartmoor. But not now. “This is a national park and it can get very busy, especially in summer.” Retired gas ...