Watch: Dog attacks man, causes serious injuries in shocking video

A shocking video has come to light from Sheffield, UK, that shows a man being attacked by a dog. The person sustained serious injuries after which the animal was seized by the police. The incident took place on Tuesday.

In the CCTV footage, which has been widely circulated on social media, a man is seen holding his small pet dog aloft as another canine tries to get hold of it. As the man tries to keep his pet out of the reach of the attacking animal, he gets bitten by the bigger dog and falls down after losing balance.

The dog grabs the victim’s arm and refuses to let go until a red BMW car arrives and tries to chase away the animal.

According to a statement released by the South Yorkshire Police, the incident took place on Handsworth Road in Sheffield on the evening of September 19. The police said its officers, including forearms officers, reported to the scene after being called at about 5:40 pm on Tuesday.

The victim, who has not been named, “received serious injuries to his arm and chest but these are not thought to be life-changing or life-threatening”. He was treated at a hospital.

Police said the dog is believed to have jumped over a wall to get to the street. It was seized and safely taken away from the location after the attack.

“We know these incidents will cause concern among those who live near the location, and for those who witnessed the incident this would have been upsetting,” said Chief Inspector Emma Cheney.

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