Dog put down after two bitten in Ipswich
They've been taken to hospital for their injuries
A dog has been put down by armed police after two people were bitten in Ipswich, near the River Orwell.
It happened last night, just before 7.20pm (Tuesday 11 July).
Officers responded to a number of reports that a dog was out of control, had bitten two people and attacked another dog on the shoreline near Orwell Country Park.
A number of police units, including a dog handler, attended the scene.
On arrival, they found the dog to be unstable and in extreme distress, and were unable to bring it safely under control.
Members of the public in the area were moved away, out of sight of the dog, before it was put down.
Chief Superintendent Alice Scott said, “We understand that this was a highly emotive incident for all those involved – not just those who were attacked and the dog’s owners, but also our officers.
“This was not an action that was taken lightly but was deemed necessary to protect anyone else from being harmed and to prevent further suffering of the dog.
"Two members of the public have been taken to hospital for treatment to their injuries. The other dog involved also sustained injuries.
“Officers will be conducting additional patrols in the area and members of the public with any concerns about this incident are encouraged to speak to them.”