Woman hurt trying to stop bull-type dog attack

A street sign reading Mitford Grove. There are rows of semi-detached brown brick houses on both sides of the road. An orange cone is put on the pavement. There is a bit of snow and a parked car on the left side of the street.

Police were called to Mitford Grove on Tuesday afternoon

A woman has been injured trying to stop a bull-type animal attacking a dog.

It happened at about 17:15 GMT on Tuesday on Mitford Grove in North Shields, North Tyneside.

Northumbria Police said a dog escaped from a property and attacked another dog causing "serious injuries".

The 57-year-old woman suffered a broken hand while trying to separate the animals, police said.

The dog has been taken by police with the agreement its owner.

"While a further assessment will be carried out, officers believe the dog to be a bull-type breed at this early stage," a spokesperson added.

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