Emergency services were called to Marshall Avenue in Brambles Farm, Middlesbrough, to reports of a Malinois dog attacking four people at around 2.10pm on Sunday, May 10
A four-year-old child and three adults have been injured in a suspected dog attack. Emergency services rushed to Marshall Avenue, in Brambles Farm, Middlesbrough following reports of a Malinois dog attacking four people at around 2.10pm on Sunday, May 10.
A 15-year-old boy, a 34-year-old man and a 36-year-old woman have been arrested on suspicion of being in charge of a dog dangerously out of control causing injury and are being questioned in custody. Officers have seized the dog while the investigation into the incident is ongoing.
The child and three adults have all received treatment in hospital for injuries that are not life-threatening.
Temporary Inspector Mike Dalton, from Cleveland Police’s Middlesbrough response, said: “Once the report was received, officers swiftly attended to the area and the dog was located and seized. As part of the investigation, three people have been arrested and will be questioned while officers establish what took place.
“I want to take this opportunity to appeal to anyone who has information or footage in the run up to and during the bite to please get in touch by calling 101 or visiting the website quoting reference number 088568.”, reports Teesside Live.
“If residents have concerns, I encourage you to please speak to an officer.”
Information can be provided anonymously by calling Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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