Two people left with injuries after dog attack in Hereford

Officers responded to a report of a dog related incident which caused injuries to two people in Hereford yesterday evening (Sunday 22nd October)

West Mercia Police
Author: Shaunna BurnsPublished 23rd Oct 2023
Last updated 23rd Oct 2023

Yesterday evening, officers responded to a report of a dog related incident which caused injuries to two people in Hereford.

The incident took place at a residential property on Campbell Close at around 5.15pm.

During an altercation between two dogs from the same household, a man in his 20's suffered a hand injury while attempting to separate the dogs.

A woman, also in her 20's suffered facial injuries after being knocked to the ground. Both people were taken to hospital.

The dog which caused the injury to the man has been recovered from the property and is current secured at kennels.

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