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Liverpool Echo
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Jonathan Blackburn & Charlotte Hadfield

Five people taken to hospital after being bitten by 'out of control' Rottweiler

Five people were taken to hospital after being attacked by an "out of control" dog.

Cheshire Police were called to reports of a dangerous dog at Luton Park in Ellesmere Port on Tuesday, August 30. The rottweiler was found off the lead and "out of control" by officers at the scene.

Five people were bitten as they tried to control the dog. They all attended hospital for treatment and their injuries were described as minor, Cheshire Live reports.

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The dog was seized by police and is currently in secure kennels.

A spokesperson for Cheshire Police said: "At 2.40pm on Tuesday, August 30, police were called to reports of a dangerous dog at Luton Park, Ellesmere Port. Officers attended the scene and found a Rottweiler, which was off the lead and out of control.

"During the incident five people were bitten as they attempted to control the dog. They all sustained minor injuries and attended the Countess of Chester Hospital for treatment to their injuries.

"The dog was subsequently seized by officers and is currently in a secure kennels."

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