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Updated: Armed police called in after dangerous dog gets loose on playing fields

Tue 30 May

The cordon around Thorpe Willoughby village hall. Photograph: Mick Ward

Tue 30 May 2023  @ 1:07pm
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A North Yorkshire playing fields were cordoned off and armed police called in to deal with a dangerous dog today (Tuesday).

The hall and recreation area in Thorpe Willoughby near Selby were sealed off during the incident. They have now been reopened.

Police were called  at around 10.26am to a report of a large, aggressive dog that was biting its owner.

Photograph: Mick Ward
Photograph: Mick Ward

The children’s playground and the playing fields were evacuated and officers could be seen in the car park.

A North Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: “The dog was eventually contained in a high fenced area of a local park and the park was evacuated.

“Officers contacted a number of animal experts including veterinary practices, the RSPCA, local zoos and wildlife park to request assistance with bringing the dog safely under control.

“The dog, described as an American bull dog and weighing around 50 kilogrammes, was eventually sedated by a vet and safely moved to a kennel.”

The owner was the only one hurt during the incident, with injuries described as bite marks.

“Officers have thanked everyone who assisted in bringing the incident to a safe conclusion,” the force spokesperson said.

Photograph: Mick Ward
Photograph: Mick Ward

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