Two individuals have been hospitalised following a serious dog attack on a residential street in the Midlands, with police confirming that three dogs were involved in the incident.
Police Respond to Macdonald Crescent Incident
Staffordshire Police were called to Macdonald Crescent in the Meir area of Stoke-on-Trent shortly before 6pm on Monday, February 2, responding to reports of a dog attack. Upon arrival, officers discovered that a man and a woman had sustained significant injuries from being bitten by three dogs.
Details of the Injuries Sustained
The male victim suffered serious injuries described by police as severe, while the female victim sustained what authorities termed a significant bite injury. Both individuals, demonstrating remarkable resilience, made their own way to hospital for urgent medical treatment following the attack.
Arrests Made in Connection with Attack
In a swift response to the incident, police have arrested two local residents on suspicion of animal control offences. The suspects, a 37-year-old woman and a 36-year-old man, both from Stoke-on-Trent, were taken into custody on suspicion of being the owner or person in charge of a dog dangerously out of control causing injury.
Police Investigation Underway
Staffordshire Police have confirmed that both individuals remain in police custody while their inquiries continue. Officers have been conducting door-to-door investigations in the Macdonald Crescent area and are actively appealing for information from the public.
Authorities are particularly interested in obtaining any relevant CCTV footage, dashcam recordings, or doorbell camera evidence that might assist their investigation into the circumstances surrounding the attack.
Securing the Animals Involved
Police officers played a crucial role in securing the three dogs involved in the attack, with the animals subsequently removed from the property for assessment and containment. This action forms part of standard procedure in such incidents to prevent any further risk to public safety.
How to Assist the Investigation
Staffordshire Police have issued specific contact information for anyone with information regarding the incident. Witnesses or those with relevant footage are urged to call 101, quoting incident number 576 of February 2.
For those wishing to provide information anonymously, the independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted on 0800 555 111, offering complete confidentiality to informants.
The incident has raised concerns about animal control in residential areas, with police continuing their investigation to establish the full circumstances of the attack and ensure appropriate measures are taken to prevent similar occurrences in the future.
