- By Orla Moore & Matt Marvel
- BBC News, Suffolk
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The occurrence occurred on the coastline in Orwell Country Park, which lies in between the River Orwell estuary and the Gainsborough estate in east Ipswich
A dog has actually been shot dead by armed cops after 2 individuals were bitten in a nation park.
Specialist cops systems were contacted us to Orwell Country Park in Ipswich at 19:20 BST on Tuesday to reports the animal itself was “in severe distress”.
The force said the dog was “out of control” and had actually bitten 2 individuals and assaulted another dog.
Ch Supt Alice Scott, of Suffolk Police, said: “This was an extremely emotive occurrence for all included.”
Members of the general public who remained in the park were moved away and out of sight of the dog prior to it was put down, the force included.
Officers evaluated the circumstance when they got here and discovered the dog to be “unsteady and in severe distress” and the force said they were “unable to bring it securely under control”.
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Two individuals were dealt with for bite injuries after an attack by an “out-of-control” dog on Tuesday
Ch Supt Scott included: “This was not an action that was ignored however was considered needed to secure anybody else from being damaged and to avoid more suffering of the dog.
“Two members of the general public have actually been required to healthcare facility for treatment to their injuries. The other dog included likewise continual injuries.
“Officers will be carrying out extra patrols in the location, and members of the general public with any issues about this occurrence are motivated to speak with them.”
The force appealed for witnesses.
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Dog walker Stephen Didcott said owners were typically responsive to interest keep dogs on leads
Dog walker Stephen Didcott informed the BBC the location was a “fantastic area” and popular with other dog walkers, however that animals were frequently seen off the lead.
“Most individuals are excellent, it’s just actually an issue for somebody like myself who has a dog that discovers other dogs tough – if they’re off the lead running loose he has an issue,” he said.
“Often dogs are off the lead here.”
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