Police officer bitten by dog during Leeds operation as two people arrested
Two people have been arrested and a dog has been seized
A police officer was taken to hospital after suffering dog bite injuries at an arrest operation at a property in Leeds today (July 29).
The officer was injured when police attended an address on West Grange Road, Belle Isle, this morning as part of a pre-planned arrest operation.
A man and a woman in their 40s were arrested on suspicion of obstructing or resisting a constable in the execution of their duty and they are now in custody.
A dog was also seized from the property.
Police confirmed that the officer went to hospital for treatment for his injuries and has since been released.
They are also continuing enquiries to locate a man who left the address.
A spokesperson from West Yorkshire Police said: “Police attended at a property on West Grange Road, Belle Isle, Leeds, this morning as part of a pre-planned arrest operation.
“A man and a woman in their 40s were arrested on suspicion of obstructing or resisting a constable in the execution of their duty and are in custody. An officer was taken to hospital for treatment for dog bite injuries and has since been released. A dog has been seized from the property.
“Enquiries are ongoing to locate a man who made off from the address.”