People in a part of Calderdale are nonetheless reeling at present after a harmful canine attack final evening.
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More particulars at the moment are rising in regards to the incident final evening which noticed two individuals taken to hospital and a canine shot useless by armed police in Sowood.
As reported by the Courier, police have been known as to Stainland Road shortly earlier than 6pm yesterday after a canine attack was reported.
The canine’s proprietor and one other person have been damage, as was one other canine.
A spokesperson for West Yorkshire Police stated: “Attempts to restrain the dog were unsuccessful and it was destroyed by armed officers who attended the scene.
“Both injured parties were taken to hospital with minor injuries and the injured dog was taken to be seen by a vet.”
A lady was arrested final evening and he or she was nonetheless in custody this morning.
Detectives are nonetheless attempting to piece collectively what occurred and are urging anybody with info that may assist them to get in contact by utilizing the reside chat on West Yorkshire Police’s web site or by calling 101, quoting reference 1366 of November 6.
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Ward councillor for the realm Councillor Paul Bellenger has spoken of the shock many within the space are feeling after final evening .
“Many individuals within the village are feeling shocked by what occurred. It was extraordinarily sudden,” he stated.
“I need to reward the police for his or her swift and applicable actions.
“Hopefully the brand new legal guidelines which can be coming into place relating to XL Bullys will stop additional incidents like this from taking place.”
