Claim: Police have said that if you see a dog locked in a car in hot temperatures you should take pictures, call police, wait five minutes and break the car window. By doing so, you will not be charged with criminal damage and will provide police with evidence to take the dog owners to court.
Fact-check: Police don't advise smashing car windows to rescue dogs in hot weather - Full Fact
Verdict: this is not police advice. the national police chief's council says people should call 999 and ask for police if a dog is showing signs of distress or heat stroke. people who break a car window could be charged with criminal damage.
Organisation: Full Fact
Author: Sarah Turnnidge
Date published: 2023-06-16T00:00:00