Armed police shoot canine useless in Hillside as man attacked and locals informed ‘keep inside’
A man was attacked by two dogs on the loose in Hillside, Liverpool, leaving him in hospital with injuries – armed police were called to the scene and shot one of the animals dead
Police cordoned off the scene
A dog was fatally shot by armed police after a man was assaulted earlier today. Armed constables were callled to Hillside, Liverpool around 10.45am today, 7 April, following reports of two dogs running loose on Lynton Road.
During the incident, a man in his 30s sustained injuries to his stomach and arm. The man is still in hospital receiving treatment for his injuries, which are not thought to be serious, according to Merseyside Police.
The force also received reports that a second man, believed to be in his 70s, was aggressively approached by the two dogs but did not sustain any injuries.
Armed police officers arrived at the scene along with specialist dog handlers. A spokesperson for the force stated that to prevent further harm and neutralise the threat to the public, a decision was made to put down one of the dogs at the scene.
A police firearm was discharged during the incident, reports the Liverpool Echo.
The second dog was seized by dog patrols. The force confirmed there is no threat to the wider public.
A cordon remains in place on Lynton Road, with one neighbour telling the ECHO she heard gunshots as officers cornered a dog on the road.
Another neighbour reported hearing two gunshots during the incident. Paul Taylor, who was doing work on a house on the road, said: “I was outside and loads of police turned up, including armed police.
“A police woman shouted at me to get inside and shut the doors.”
Kath Moore, 78, a resident of the street, said: “I went outside to put something in my bin and there were loads of police.
“A police woman then told me to get in [the house] and loads more police arrived.”
Forensic officers were spotted on Lynton Road when the ECHO arrived, with an investigation in progress. The force did not confirm any arrests at this stage.
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