A Scotland Yard firearms squad was called in to shoot a dog dead after it mauled five police officers during a raid.
One PC is facing skin grafts on his body after the “pit bull- type” animal went berserk as its owner was arrested yesterday. All five constables were taken to hospital with leg and hand wounds as chaos ensued during a morning swoop in Newham, east London.
A dog unit and specialist firearms command were called to “contain” and shoot dead the animal while bloodied officers arrested the suspect, in his 20s, for grievous bodily harm and kidnapping.
Four of the officers were said to be in a serious but stable condition. Police said the raid was part of a major purge on wanted suspects across the capital. – (PA)