Police shot and killed a “dangerously out of control” bulldog-type canine in Hamilton at the moment after it attacked two males, leaving one with ‘serious’ accidents.
Officers had been known as at round 5pm to the Tinto View space of the city.
They raced to the scene following a report of a giant canine attacking a person.
The Scottish Ambulance Service additionally attended and the person was taken to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital for therapy to ‘serious’ accidents.
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Armed officers attended because of the canine being “dangerously out of control”.
The canine tried to attack an officer and was shot lifeless by armed police.
A second man who was additionally attacked by the canine on Loudonhill Avenue, shortly earlier than the incident on Tinto View, was taken to Hairmyres Hospital for therapy to minor accidents.
Superintendent Steven Espie stated: “This was a distressing incident for these concerned. I want to reassure the local people that this was a contained incident and there’s no additional danger to the general public.
“There can be a continued police presence within the space whereas our enquiries proceed.
“Enquiries are also ongoing to establish the breed of the dog.”
A firearm was discharged through the response to this incident. Police stated that as with all firearm discharge, the circumstances of the incident can be referred to the Police Investigations and Review Commissioner.
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