Two women have been taken to hospital after a dog attack in Staffordshire. Police and paramedics were called to the incident in Baddeley Green, Stoke on Trent, at 11.42am on Thursday, October 12.
One resident has told StokeonTrentLive that a 'mother and daughter' were injured in the attack. A police spokesman said: "We were called to Baker Crescent following reports of a dog attack. "The dog - believed at this time to be an XL Bully - attacked two women inside the address. They were taken to hospital by paramedics from West Midlands Ambulance Service. Officers contained the dog at the scene. Following liaison with its owners, it has since been ordered to be destroyed."
Two ambulances and a paramedic officer were sent to the scene. An ambulance service spokesman said: "We were called to reports of an incident at a private address on Baker Crescent. On arrival we discovered two patients who following treatment at the scene were taken to the Royal Stoke University Hospital."
Police are continuing to investigate. Any witnesses should call the police on 101, quoting incident number 215 of 12 October, or call Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555111.