Dog Shot During Attack On Pedestrian: Verulam - KZN A dog was shot by Metro Police Officers while it was attacking a 31 year old man and his three (3) year old daughter on Todd Street in Verulam a short while ago (Thursday).
Africa (RUSA) and Metro Police Officers were at the intersection at approximately 08:24 when they witnessed the dog attacking the Malawian national who was attempting to protect his daughter from being bitten.
Metro Police Officers shot the dog twice after it latched onto the man's arm.
The dog died on scene.
The victim sustained bite wounds to both his hands.
Three other pedestrians arrived on scene and complained that the dog had also attacked them.
The injured male was treated on scene by Medics before being transported to a local hospital.
The owner of the Mastiff breed dog has not been located at this stage.
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