Arrest after dog seriously injures two people
Eddie MitchellA man has been arrested after a dog caused serious injuries to two people on Saturday.
Sussex Police said officers were called to Sunningdale Court in the Southgate area of Crawley, West Sussex, at about 13:00 BST, following reports of a dog dangerously out of control.
Armed and neighbourhood policing officers were sent to the scene and the Cane Corso breed dog was secured and assessed before being "humanely put to sleep in the interest of public safety and animal welfare", said the force.
A 27-year-old man, believed to be the animal's owner, was arrested in connection with the incident and remains in custody, police confirmed.
The two injured people required medical treatment.
Sussex Police said it was investigating the circumstances and urged anyone with relevant information to get in touch.
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