Blackpool dog attack victim bitten in face as police seize husky in town centre
A man was taken to hospital after he was attacked by a dog in Blackpool town centre at the weekend.
Emergency services were called to the scene in Victoria Street where the man was bitten in the face by a husky-type dog shortly before 1pm on Saturday (December 13).
Lancashire Police were approached for details but have yet to comment on the incident.
A spokesman for North West Ambulance Service confirmed the injured man was taken to hospital for treatment following an emergency response at 12.53pm.
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Emergency services, including rapid response paramedics, were called to the scene near the Houndshill Shopping Centre on Saturday afternoon.
Reports from the scene said the dog was wearing a collar or harness warning people not to approach due to its nervous nature. However, the dog was not muzzled.
The husky was said to be ‘calm’ and the owner in control of his dog after the attack. Those at the scene said the dog was quietly led on the floor while the emergency services responded.
The dog was seized by police and taken away in a van.