Police in the British city of Bolton shot dead two dogs and injured a third after a pack of five dogs attacked police officers
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A group of dangerous dogs were shot dead by armed police on Sunday after the pack of animals attacked a man and woman in a park.
Witnesses said at least five dogs were on the loose in Bolton's Queens Park, in Manchester, attacking people, including children.
A man taken into custody was arrested on suspicion of allowing a dog to be dangerously out of control in a public place and affray. Photo / @ash_ash68932775 Twitter
Dramatic footage shows police arriving on scene and shooting at the dogs in the street from close range, Daily Mail reports.
The number of dogs in the pack was unclear at first, with some witnesses suggesting up to eight dogs were running through the town. Photo / @ash_ash68932775 Twitter
Police said that emergency responders assisted a woman, a man and a dog who were injured at the scene.
Greater Manchester Police said: "Armed response officers were deployed to the scene and two dogs were humanely destroyed and two dogs had been seized.
"Officers are currently searching the area for another dog believed to be part of the group."
Superintendent Chris Allsop said: "Highly trained officers responded quickly to the scene and took control to avoid the situation from escalating.
"The officers acted with our number one priority in mind; to protect people and prevent them from harm.
Police said that emergency responders assisted a woman, a man, and a dog were were all injured at the scene. Photo / @ash_ash68932775 Twitter
"I'd like to thank to the public for their patience and full co-operation as we remain at the scene and carry out our inquiries."
Two roads that were closed in the area have now reopened, and officers are trying to find the injured dog.
Allsop urged people not to approach dogs they do not know, saying people should contact a nearby officer or call 101.
Four breeds are banned from being bred, owned or sold in the United Kingdom under the Dangerous Dogs Act: the pit bull terrier, Japanese tosa, dogo Argentino and fila Brasiliero.