Man left with 'potentially life-changing' injuries from dog attack during Leeds city centre brawl
A man has been left with “potentially life-changing” injuries after being attacked by a dog during a street fight in Leeds city centre.
West Yorkshire Police are appealing for any witnesses or footage after being called to the reports of men fighting on New York Street at 8.24pm last night (Friday).
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During the fight a man in his 30s was bitten by a dog and taken to hospital with a serious leg injury which is described as potentially life-changing.
Two men were arrested on suspicion of causing GBH and remain in custody, and the dog was seized.
Detective Inspector Mark Hibbert of Leeds CID said: “I understand that this incident happened in a busy part of the city centre and may cause some concern in the local area.
“I want to reassure people that this was an isolated incident and officers acted swiftly to seize the dog and detain the suspects.
“I want to ask anyone with any footage that might help with our investigation to please contact us.”
Anyone with information can contact West Yorkshire Police online through the LiveChat facility or by calling 101 quoting reference 13250713828.
Alternatively, call independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.