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Crewe police shoot dog dead after woman attacked Crewe police shoot dog dead after woman attacked
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A dog has been shot dead by police after a woman was attacked in Crewe.A dog has been shot dead by police after a woman was attacked in Crewe.
Two dogs were reported to be on the loose after the attack in Golden Hill, Weston.Two dogs were reported to be on the loose after the attack in Golden Hill, Weston.
One was captured at about 08:00 BST, but the other was shot while running in the street, Cheshire Police said.One was captured at about 08:00 BST, but the other was shot while running in the street, Cheshire Police said.
Both are believed to be shar-peis, the force added. Two other dogs - a boxer and spaniel - were injured and are receiving treatment.Both are believed to be shar-peis, the force added. Two other dogs - a boxer and spaniel - were injured and are receiving treatment.
'Witnessed by children''Witnessed by children'
The woman did not required medical treatment. The woman did not require medical treatment.
Ch Insp Pete Shaw said: "This was clearly a distressing incident for all those involved − it took place in a busy area during rush hour.Ch Insp Pete Shaw said: "This was clearly a distressing incident for all those involved − it took place in a busy area during rush hour.
"Armed officers were deployed to the scene and I would like to reassure local people that the situation was quickly brought under control.""Armed officers were deployed to the scene and I would like to reassure local people that the situation was quickly brought under control."
Cheshire East Council has said the killing may have been witnessed by children.Cheshire East Council has said the killing may have been witnessed by children.
In a statement, it said: "Head teachers have been advised to re-assure children that the police action was necessary and the incident has been contained."In a statement, it said: "Head teachers have been advised to re-assure children that the police action was necessary and the incident has been contained."