Rotherham dogs seized after attack on woman and pet

Two Cane Corso dogs were removed from a house on Hague Avenue, Rotherham (stock image)

Two dogs and nine puppies have been seized by police investigating an attack on an 85-year-old woman and her pet in Rotherham.

The woman suffered head injuries when she was knocked over in Hague Avenue on 25 October, while her 13-year-old Labrador required veterinary treatment.

South Yorkshire Police said two Cane Corso dogs had been seized from a house on Hague Avenue on Wednesday.

The force said the puppies were taken too in order to stay with their mother.

Chf Insp Emma Cheney said: "Our priority and duty is to protect the public and ensure that dogs do not pose a risk or cause harm to innocent people.

"Following community intelligence, a warrant was obtained to ensure we could access the dogs believed to be involved.

"The dogs will remain in our care whilst enquiries into the investigation continue."