Man arrested and dogs seized after fight breaks out at Sheffield home
Police say a mother and her young children were trapped in a room, after dogs began fighting in their home
A man has been arrested and five dogs seized after reports of a fight between three of the animals in Sheffield
Police said a mother and her three young children were trapped in a room during the fight, which is believed to have broken out on Saturday (November 25).
The dogs are thought to be XL Bullies, Cane Corsos and other bully breeds.
In a statement, South Yorkshire Police said the animals were found living alongside "children in poor conditions."
A 27-year-old man has been questioned on suspicion of child neglect and animal cruelty and released on police bail.
Operational Support Unit’s Chief Inspector Emma Cheney said: "During this incident, it is believed that three of the dogs were aggressively fighting.
“One person in the property suffered minor injuries, but the situation could have easily escalated and caused serious injury and even fatality.
“Of the dogs seized, two of them had their ears illegally cropped and enquiries into this will continue, alongside the overall investigation."