Dog shot dead by police in Derby after reports man was ‘seriously injured’
Firearms officers killed the dog.
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Your support makes all the difference.A dog has been shot dead by police officers following an incident in the East Midlands.
Officers were called to reports that a man had been seriously injured at a house in Cameron Road, Derby, on Saturday morning.
“A dog at the address that was presenting a risk to officers and the public was shot and killed by firearms officers,” a Derbyshire Constabulary spokesperson said.
“There is no ongoing risk to the public and officers will remain in the area as the investigation into the incident continues.”
A man has been arrested in connection with the incident.
A crime scene was in place, with road closures on parts of Cameron Road and Brunswick Street.