Man arrested after six people injured in Polesworth dog incident
A 49-year-old man from Tamworth has been arrested on suspicion of having a dog dangerously out of control causing injury
Warwickshire Police have arrested a man and seized two dogs after six people and a dog were injured in Polesworth yesterday afternoon (September 11).
Officers were called to Park Street shortly before midday yesterday (September 11) after reports that two dogs who were loose on the street were attacking another dog and members of the public.
Warwickshire Police said "While we were on our way, several members of the public bravely stepped in to help secure the two dogs in a nearby garden and a van.
"Though they managed to secure the attacking dogs, unfortunately, six people suffered minor injuries.
"When we arrived, the secured dogs – believed to be an XL Bully cross and a French Bulldog - were seized by our officers.
"The injured dog is believed to have been attacked by the two dogs. All the seized dogs are unharmed and safely in police kennels.
We have not yet heard back on the condition of the injured dog which was attacked."
A 49-year-old man from Tamworth has been arrested on suspicion of having a dog dangerously out of control causing injury.
He has been released on bail until the end of November while police enquiries continue.
North Warwickshire Safer Neighbourhood Team Inspector, Andi Gibbons said: “Thank you to those who called 999, and to those brave members of the public who stepped in to help - they should be incredibly proud of what they did.
“We understand this caused a lot of concern in the area and has led to a lot a speculation in the community. We’d like to reassure everyone that we’ve begun a full investigation to get to the bottom of what happened.
“The six members of the public suffered largely superficial injuries – including bite marks, scratches and puncture wounds – with some getting stitches at hospital. We can also confirm two dogs are being kept safely in police kennels.
“We’ve had officers in the area since the incident and they will continue to be around, so if you’re worried, please speak to them.
“We’re keen to hear from anyone who was in the area between midday and 12.30pm yesterday or from anyone who has information that can help. Please either share it with them, report it online through our website or call 101.”
Anyone with information should quote incident 121 of 11 September.