Two XL Bullies sedated and taken away after armed police called to reports of dogs fighting and biting man
Armed police were sent to a property after a man was bitten.
Armed police were called to a home in Stafford after a man was bitten amid two XL Bully dogs fighting.
The two dogs were sedated and taken away after police attended Milton Grove at about 6.35pm yesterday (Thursday, May 21) following a 999 call.
A Staffordshire Police spokesperson told the Express & Star: “At about 6.35pm yesterday we were called to Milton Grove following a 999 call. Officers were told that two dogs, described as XL Bullys, were fighting each other on the front garden of a home.
“It was then reported that the two dogs bit a man who was with them at the time.
“As a result, armed officers were sent to the scene. Both dogs, who were contained inside the house when we arrived, were safely sedated and taken to a secure police kennel for assessment.
“The man who was bitten by the dogs was spoken to at the scene. His injuries were not serious and he declined medical treatment.
“Two other dogs from inside the house were also taken to a police kennel.
“An investigation into the incident is ongoing.”