Three people injured in 'XL Bulldog cross' dog attack

Three people were injured in the 'XL Bulldog cross' dog attack in Dinnington

THREE people were left needing hospital treatment after being attacked by a dog, believed to be an XL Bulldog cross, on a lane in Rotherham.

Police said the dog had to be “humanely dispatched” at the property in Dinnington yesterday (Thursday, September 12) due to its “aggression.”

A spokesperson for South Yorkshire Police said: “We responded to reports of a dangerous dog attack at a property in Breck Lane, Dinnington, Rotherham, at 5.24pm yesterday .

“It is reported that a dog, believed to be an XL Bulldog cross, attacked three people, two men and a woman, causing cuts and puncture wounds which required hospital treatment.

“Officers attempted to safely contain the dog but, due to aggression shown by the dog and the heightened risk of harm, a decision was made to humanely dispatch the dog at the scene.

“Breck Lane was temporarily closed during the incident but was reopened at 7pm on the same day.

“Our enquiries are ongoing and witnesses to the incident or those with information are asked to contact us quoting incident number 650 of September 12 2024.”

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