‘Dangerously out of control' dog killed as two people savaged in street

Police in Rotherham are appealing for information after two people were injured in a dog attack.

A man suffered potentially life-changing injuries in the attack which happened in Denman Road at 4.34pm on Monday, June 3. South Yorkshire Police rushed to the scene after receiving a report that two people had been injured.

Officers attempted to capture the dog, however it was unable to be controlled. The dog posed a risk of escaping and causing further injuries. It was also stopping paramedics from reaching the injured people.

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Authorisation was given to destroy the dog to prevent any further injuries, a spokesperson for South Yorkshire Police has said. A 54-year-old woman suffered minor injuries while a 31-year-old man suffered serious and potentially life-altering injuries.

Enquiries are ongoing to determine how the dog came to be dangerously out of control and officers are appealing for witnesses of and those with CCTV footage to come forward.

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A spokesperson for South Yorkshire Police added: “Anyone with information about this incident can get in touch by contacting us on 101, via our new online live chat, our online portal or our online portal here .

“If you are emailing CCTV footage, then please email it to enquiries@southyorks.pnn.police.uk and put '675 of 3 June 2024' in the subject line of your email.

“We understand that some people may wish to submit information anonymously, and you can do that by contacting Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.You can also submit information to them online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org. Your details will be kept confidential and you will not be identified.”