The dogs seized after two males have been severely injured in an assault on Teesside have now been described by police.
Cleveland Police appealed on Sunday morning for witnesses to an incident, which occurred in South Bank on Saturday, to return ahead. The shocking attack left two men in hospital with serious injuries – one according to canine bites, say cops.
Detectives have now revealed the looks of the dogs – saying one is described as trying like an XL Bully, whereas the opposite seems to be a ‘Staffy’ or Staffordshire Bull Terrier. However, they moved to say that the precise breeds should be confirmed by consultants.
A spokesperson for Cleveland Police stated of the animals: “One is described as an XL Bully in look and the opposite described as having the looks of a Staffordshire Bull Terrier. Enquiries shall be made to substantiate the breeds as a part of the enquiries.”
Police are investigating the incident which occurred on Henry Street in South Bank at round 3.30pm Saturday, October 7. A 36-year-old man was left with a string of accidents to his head, mouth, fingers and legs, whereas a 31-year-old man sustained puncture wounds according to canine bites.
Both males have been taken by ambulance to James Cook University Hospital, in Middlesbrough, for therapy. Their accidents are described as severe, however not life threatening.
Two males, aged 30 and 54, have been arrested later within the night on suspicion of grievous bodily hurt and brought to police custody for questioning. Two dogs have been seized from a property in South Bank in reference to the incident. Witnesses, or anybody with info, CCTV, dashcam footage or Ring doorbell footage are requested to contact Cleveland Police on 101, quoting ref 200064.