Dog seized after man suffers serious arm injuries

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Image caption, Police were called to Mayfair Avenue in Middlesbrough on Monday evening
  • Author, Federica Bedendo
  • Role, 大象传媒 News, North East and Cumbria

A dog has been seized after a man suffered serious injuries to his arm.

Police were called to Mayfair Avenue in Middlesbrough at about 20:00 BST on Monday, and an Akita-type dog was taken away from the scene.

A 37-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of having a dog dangerously out of control.

The injured man, 26, was taken to James Cook University Hospital where he is still receiving treatment, Cleveland Police said.

A force spokesman said: "The dog was seized and is currently in a secure police facility whilst the woman is questioned and other enquiries continue."

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