NSW police officer bitten on face after man allegedly incited his dog to attack

https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2021/feb/28/nsw-police-officer-bitten-on-face-after-man-allegedly-incited-his-dog-to-attack

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Officer to undergo facial surgery after responding to a domestic violence call-out in Sydney’s south-west

A police officer will undergo facial surgery after a man allegedly incited his dog to savagely attack the sergeant during a call-out in Sydney overnight.

Police were called to an address in Georges Hall, near Bankstown, about 1:30am on Sunday following reports of a domestic-related incident.

A 52-year-old man had barricaded himself inside the garage with a dog, which escaped on to the street when the man was arrested.

The dog was recaptured by a woman at the home, but mauled the officer on the face as he spoke to her.

Police will allege the man verbally abused officers, and commanded the dog to attack.

He has been charged with a string of offences including common assault (domestic violence), and two counts of setting on or urging a dog to attack or bite.

The officer sustained serious facial injuries and was treated by paramedics, before being taken to Liverpool hospital where he awaits surgery.

The dog was seized by council at the scene.