A man has been left in hospital and a teenager injured following a brutal dog attack in Sheffield.
The jaw-dropping moment was captured on CCTV and shows the man pulled to the floor and savaged by what appears to be a Mastiff and Cane Corso before he was rushed to hospital and operated on.
Footage of the man being mauled in the street on Sunday was released in a shock bid from police to highlight the threat dogs can pose to owners and the public.
The incident left the victim with deep gashes and cuts across his body as the dogs ripped into him. He was later admitted to hospital and kept in for two days, reports the Mirror.
The horror attack broke out when the dogs escaped a house on the street in Manor Top, Sheffield. The man was attempting to get the dogs on leads, when it got caught on one of the animal’s legs, causing both to lash out.
Luckily for the man, his 14-year-old neighbour spotted the incident and ran to his aid. The pair were injured in the attack, with the dogs’ owner rushed to hospital for surgery. South Yorkshire Police said on Tuesday that he remained in hospital.
One of the dogs was subsequently tied to a lamppost, whilst the second was unleashed, posing a serious danger to members of the public. Police who arrived at the scene managed to capture the Mastiff but were unable to control it, ultimately needed to humanely destroy it.
Officers confirmed they have arrested a 21-year-old man and a 39-year-old woman on suspicion of possessing a dangerously out of control dog. The 21-year-old was also arrested for obstructing an officer. Both have since been released on bail.
Chief Inspector Emma Cheney, South Yorkshire Police’s lead for dangerous dogs, said on Monday: “We are continuing to see people getting hurt in our communities by dogs, and an increase in demand, in responding and investigating incidents being placed on our force.
“During yesterday’s incident, we dispatched several firearms and response officers to the scene for everyone’s safety. The National Police Air Service were also overhead to monitor the loose dog, should it have run further from the scene.
“Two people were arrested and an investigation into the circumstances will now take place. The demand isn’t just on our force, but also on the NHS through ambulance responses and hospital treatment.
“Please take action. If you are a dog owner, think about your circumstances and what steps you can take to increase everyone’s safety. You may think ‘this won’t happen to me’ but it can happen to anyone and you as the owner will be the one responsible for your pet’s actions.”
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