Dog put down following incident on the outskirts of Middlesbrough
Cleveland Police have confirmed they were called to an incident near Hemlington Lake earlier today
An investigation is underway after a dog was put down by police officers following an incident on the outskirts of Middlesbrough.
Officers were called to an incident near Hemlington Lake earlier today (Sunday 28th June 2026), following reports of a dog dangerously out of control.
They found another dog had been seriously injured and a woman had sustained a dog bite, but her condition is not believed to be seriously.
Cleveland Police say the incident occurred when a member of the public was walking her dog and was approached by an unaccompanied Pitbull-type dog which then attacked her pet.
A spokesperson has also confirmed that due to the serious nature of the incident and potential risk to others nearby, officers were forced to put down the attacking dog.
Cleveland Police Assistant Chief Constable Dave Sutherland said, “We understand that anyone who witnessed the initial attack or the aftermath may have experienced shock or distress however the safety of the public is always paramount.”
Anyone with information is asked to call 101 or get in contact via the force's website, quoting reference 125672.