Dog put down after leaving man with serious genital injuries

Dog put down after leaving man with serious genital injuries

A dog which attacked a man and left him with serious injuries to his genitals has been put down.

Emergency services were called to a flat on Haddington’s High Street, in East Lothian, at around 2.30pm on Sunday October 7.

The 22-year-old victim was taken to Edinburgh Royal Infirmary with serious injuries to his groin area and induced into a coma.

Police confirmed the owner of the Olde English Bulldogge – believed to be behind the attack – allowed for the animal to be put down.

A spokesman said: “Inquiries are continuing to establish the full circumstances of how a 22-year-old man sustained significant injury to his groin area, while within an address in Haddington on Sunday October 7.

“However, as part of this investigation the owner of the dog, which is believed to have been involved, has voluntarily signed documentation consenting to the destruction of the animal.

“This has now taken place after protracted dialogue between the Crown Office, Scottish SPCA and the East Lothian Council Dog Warden.”

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