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03 Oct 2025

Police seek Bideford man who failed to appear in court on dangerous dog charges

A warrant has been issued for the arrest of Luke Kidston from Bideford, who was due in court accused of having a dog dangerously out of control

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Have you seen Luke Kidston from Bideford? A warrant has been issued for his arrest. Credit: Devon & Cornwall Police

Police are on the hunt for 49-year-old Luke Kidston from Bideford, who is wanted after failing to appear at court.

A warrant has been issued for the arrest of Kidston, who was due to stand trial accused of being in charge of a dog dangerously out of control.

Police enquiries to locate Kidston have drawn a blank and now officers are appealing to the public for information on where he might be.

Kidston is described as five feet nine inches tall, of a medium build, with short, ginger hair and stubble.

He was last seen in Bideford.

Anyone who sees Kidston is asked not to approach him but to call police on 999, quoting reference 50250166734.

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