Arrest made after dog attack in Sheffield
The incident happened this morning.
A 27-year-old man from Sheffield has been arrested on suspicion of having a dog dangerously out of control, after a fellow owner needed hospital treatment.
A number of dogs ran loose around Handsworth Road area in Sheffield this morning.
The male remains in police custody.
South Yorkshire police said:
"As officers were searching the area, a further report was received that two dogs, believed to be of a bull breed had escaped from a property attacked a dog being walked along the street, causing injuries that required veterinary treatment.
"The dog’s owner also suffered injuries during the attack and required hospital treatment.
Officers were sent to Handsworth Road in an attempt to find and capture the dogs. It is understood the dogs became increasingly aggressive towards officers, posing a significant risk to the public.
Firearms officers destroyed the dogs to prevent further any further injuries or risk.
The third dog was contained by officers and has been seized."