Police were called to Gladstone Road in Eccles on Friday night after reports that a dog was out of control and attacking the public. GMP said the dog had to be destroyed 'as the last possible option'
An XL Bully dog has been shot dead by police officers after attacking a member of the public in Salford.
GMP said specialised officers at the scene were unable then unable to bring the dog back under control and had to be shot dead 'as the last possible option'. One woman was injured in the attack and is still receiving treatment for her injuries. Two men were also arrested after confronting officers. A GMP spokesperson said: "At around 9pm tonight on Gladstone Road in Eccles we were called to several reports of a dog dangerously out of control that was subsequently attacking the public and injured a woman in the process.
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