
Earlier today, at around 10:00am, police were informed of an incident requiring their assistance in Triq il-Frejgatina, St Paul’s Bay.
Officers immediately went to the scene, where initial investigations revealed that a man had been seriously injured while trying to separate his two dogs after they began attacking each other. During the incident, one of the dogs turned on its owner and bit him, before escaping from the scene.
Given that the dog was considered highly dangerous to others, police were called in to contain the situation. Due to the urgency and risk posed, officers were forced to shoot the animal.
A medical team was dispatched to the area, and the injured man was taken to Mater Dei Hospital for treatment. Animal Welfare officers were also called to assist.
Police investigations into the incident are still ongoing.
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