Armed police called after alleged dog attack injures two in Rotherham

Dog seized by police after emergency response

Armed police and ambulance crews rushed to a Rotherham road after reports of a dog incident.

Emergency services were called to Victoria Street, Maltby on Tuesday at 2.41pm.

Two people had allegedly been bitten by a dog, with claims the animal was 'dangerously out of control'.

Locals watched on as armed officers arrived, before seizing the animal and arresting a 23-year-old man.

He was held on suspicion of a public order offence and allowing a dog to be dangerously out of control causing injury.

Armed police were sent to Victoria Street, Maltby, near Rotherham. Photo: Googleplaceholder image
Armed police were sent to Victoria Street, Maltby, near Rotherham. Photo: Google | Google

He has since been released on bail.

A police spokesperson said: "Officers and the ambulance service attended and a woman was taken to hospital for treatment for injuries that are not believed to be life-threatening or life-altering. A man also suffered minor injuries in the incident."

The Yorkshire Ambulance Service confirmed their teams responded to the incident at a private address.

Police enquiries remain ongoing.

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