THREE dogs have been seized after a police officer and council worker were attacked.

On Wednesday, April 15, police responded to reports that a council officer had been bitten and suffered injuries to their arm and buttock, subsequently requiring hospital treatment.

Following the call, officers attended and it is alleged that the man in charge of the dogs again failed to control them.

Allowing them to escape the property and bite our police office which caused injuries to their arm and buttocks.

The officer required treatment for the injuries and had to retire early from duty.

Three dogs, all believed to be doberman breed have been seized and remain in police kennels.

A 59-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of owning a dog dangerously out of control, causing injury and assault on an emergency service worker.

Chief Inspector Jon Greaves said: “We are working hard to safeguard our communities from the threat and fear that dogs can pose and educate owners, but people also need to act.

“Every call we receive into our control room and every incident that officers attend is risk assessed and if we believe the dog involved to pose a risk to those living in the home or the wider community, we will seize the dog, until a decision has been made.

“Seizing a dog is not a decision we take lightly but people’s safety comes first.

“We know that the majority of dog owners are responsible and have their pet’s best interests at heart, but the small minority who don’t need to step up.

“Little changes can make a big difference.”