Sheffield dog attack: Man arrested and two dogs destroyed

Handsworth Road has been partially closed while police investigate

A man has been arrested after a dog attack on a Sheffield street which led to police destroying two dogs.

Officers were called to Handsworth Road just before 09:00 GMT, to reports of three dogs running out of control.

They then received another report of two dogs attacking another dog and its owner, resulting in both needing medical treatment.

Police said officers arrived at the scene and found two dogs which were "increasingly aggressive" towards them.

The force said the dogs - believed to be of a bull breed - had to be destroyed as they posed a significant risk to the public.

A third dog was was contained by officers and has been seized.

A 27-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of having a dog dangerously out of control and remains in custody.

The road has been partially closed while investigations take place, South Yorkshire Police said.