Three out-of-control ‘Bully-type’ dogs escape and maul pet and its owner before armed police destroy two and seize a third

• A man was arrested on suspicion of having a dog dangerously out of control

By Katherine Lawton[1]

Published: 12:05, 3 December 2023 | Updated: 12:27, 3 December 2023

Three out-of-control dogs escaped and mauled a pet and its owner before armed police destroyed two and seized the third.

Police were called to the scene on Handsworth Road in Sheffield this morning following reports that three dogs were running loose.

Officers then received another report that two dogs - believed to be of a bull breed -had escaped from a property and attacked a dog being walked by its owner.

The dog had to be taken to the vets while the owner also suffered injuries that required hospital treatment.

The dogs then became increasingly aggressive towards officers when they were sent to Handsworth Road to capture the animals, it is understood.

Police were called to the scene on Handsworth Road in Sheffield this morning following reports that dogs, believed to be of a bull breed, were running loose

Officers received a report that two dogs - believed to be of a bull breed - had escaped from a property and attacked a dog being walked by its owner (Stock photo)

Firearms officers destroyed two dogs to stop any risk of further injuries, while the third dog was contained by officers and has been seized.

A 27-year-old man from Sheffield was arrested on suspicion of having a dog dangerously out of control and remains in police custody.

Handsworth Road has been partly closed after the dog attack.

South Yorkshire Police has urged anyone with information to call 101 quoting incident number 250 of 3 December 2023.

References

1. ^ Katherine Lawton (www.dailymail.co.uk)