Armed police have been deployed after a dangerous dog was loose on a York street today (Tuesday).
The drama was centred around an address on Hope Street.
Officers were called at 11.24am today to a report that a man had been bitten by an Akita dog at an address on the street.
Hope Street, York
A North Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: “Officers attended and attempted to contain the dog before it escaped out of the property and was running loose on nearby streets.
“A police officer was also bitten by the dog whilst trying to apprehend it.
“A police firearm was used to dispatch the animal to protect members of the public and bring the incident to a safe conclusion.
“The member of the public and police officer who were bitten are both receiving treatment in hospital.
“An investigation is underway.”
The dog was cornered in the car park at King’s Pool.
Richard Bridge heard the shots:
