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AddressMiddle Engine Ln, Wallsend, Tyne & Wear NE28 9NT, United Kingdom
Hours Open ⋅ Closes 8PM
Areas 3
Size5,551 km²
Phone +44 1661 872555
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Northumbria Police is the territorial police force responsible for policing the areas of Northumberland and Tyne and Wear in North East England.

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One arrested after man 'seriously injured' in Shiney Row dog attack

Oct 2,2023 5:11 am

By Sam HancockBBC News

A man has been arrested after another man was " seriously injured" by a dog, Northumbria Police say.

Officers were called to a report of a dog attack at an address on Maple Terrace, Shiney Row, just before 19:00.

In a statement, The Force said The Animal was " destroyed at the scene" and " there is no wider risk to The Public ".

A second dog was also seized from The Address as a precaution, police said, urging people to refrain from speculating online about What Happened .

There has, So Far , been no information released about The Breed of the dogs.

The Man who was arrested is 44 years old and " remains in custody at this time" police said, late on Tuesday evening.

Meanwhile The Man in hospital, who is in his 50s, suffered " serious injuries".

North East Ambulance Service (NEAS) told Bbc News it was called to the area just after 19:00.

" We dispatched two double crewed ambulances, a specialist paramedic and a clinical team leader, " NEAS said.

It added that a patient had been taken to The Royal Victoria Infirmary, in Newcastle, but did not comment on his injuries.

Police have urged anyone with information " to speak to an officer on duty".

" Members of The Public can also get In Touch using the 'Tell Us Something' page of the Northumbria Police website or call 101 quoting reference number NP-20231003-0979, " The Force said.

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Source of news: bbc.com

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