Man dragged into the road as he tries to fight off attacking dog
A man was dragged into the road as he attempted to fight off an attacking dog.
The man was left with serious injuries to his arm, but they are not believed to be life-threatening or life-changing.
The victim held a small black dog aloft as a larger, tan-coloured canine got hold of his arm.
South Yorkshire Police believe the animal jumped over a wall into the public road.
Armed response units were sent to the incident to “safeguard the public”.
Chief Inspector Emma Cheney said: “We know these incidents will cause concern among those who live near the location, and for those who witnessed the incident this would have been upsetting.
“We want to reassure people the dog has been seized and removed while we carry out our enquiries and determine exactly what happened. All incidents of this nature are treated with the utmost diligence, and we will investigate thoroughly to ensure the community is kept safe.
“We would like to thank members of the public and medical staff who came to the aid of the victim, who has been taken to hospital for treatment at this time.”
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