22-year-old man arrested in connection with German Shepherd incident in Hartlepool
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A 22-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of burglary in connection with an incident on Sunday 1st June where three German Shepherds escaped a property on Sheriff Street in Hartlepool.
Four members of the public were bitten by the dogs during the incident, with a 22-year-old woman sustaining a bite wound to her thigh and a 35-year-old man who suffered a bite wound to his calf. A 35-year-old man and a 17-year-old boy were treated by paramedics at the scene for less serious injuries.
The dogs were seized by police following the incident and temporarily re-homed whilst the investigation continues.
The man was taken to police custody for questioning and released on bail pending further enquiries.
Police are still appealing for CCTV, doorbell footage and dashcam footage covering Sheriff Street between 11am and 2pm on Sunday 1st June. Please call 101 quoting reference 98951.