Man arrested following dog attack in Dewsbury

A man was taken to hospital on Saturday night (16 March)

Author: Liam ArrowsmithPublished 18th Mar 2024

A man has been arrested after another man was taken to hospital following a suspected dog attack in Dewsbury.

Emergency services were called to Thornton Street just after 6pm on Saturday night (March 16).

A 63-year-old man was arrested and has since been released on bail, while police confirmed they seized an Alsatian-type breed.

The man taken to hospital is not believed to have injuries considered life-threatening or changing.

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