The incident occurred in Darfield, Barnsley, on Thursday afternoon
A teenage lady was left injured after the household canine bit her on the leg in an attack at home, police mentioned.
The 17-year-old was taken to hospital with deep wounds following the incident in Darfield, Barnsley, on Thursday.
The canine, a Staffordshire bull terrier, was signed over to South Yorkshire Police and euthanised, the power mentioned.
“It’s a stark reminder that every one dogs, regardless of how lengthy they’ve been a part of your loved ones, can attack,” PC Paul Jameson mentioned.
The canine bit the lady after she went to reply the entrance door, police mentioned.
‘All dogs will be aggressive’
Officers had been referred to as shortly earlier than 13:00 BST and the animal was seized.
“As inquiries on the home with dad and mom continued, it was additionally reported this isn’t the primary time the canine has bitten somebody,” a power spokesperson mentioned.
PC Jameson added: “All dogs will be aggressive; they’re animals, however some dogs have better functionality to trigger hurt because of their measurement and energy and traits.
“We all the time urge dad and mom to by no means depart youngsters unsupervised with dogs, however on this case, the sufferer is sort of an grownup and didn’t provoke the canine in any method.”
