Sunderland Dog Attack - man left with serious injuries.
An investigation has been launched after a man was seriously injured by a dog in Sunderland.
Shortly before 6.55pm yesteray (Tuesday 3rd Oct) police received a report that a dog had injured a man outside of an address on Maple Terrace in Shiney Row.
Emergency services attended the scene and the man – in his 50s – was taken to hospital with serious injuries.
A 44-year-old man was arrested in connection with the report. He remains in police custody at this time.
The dog was destroyed at the scene to ensure the safety of the public. A second dog was also seized from the address as a precaution.
There is no wider risk to the public, and police remain in the area to offer reassurance to the community.
Officers would ask people not to speculate about the incident online, including on social media, while enquiries are ongoing.
Anyone with concerns or information about what has happened is encouraged to speak with an officer on duty.
Members of the public can also get in touch using the ‘Tell Us Something’ page of the Northumbria Police website or call 101 quoting reference number NP-20231003-0979.