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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 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." |
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