Tense moment cops point guns at dogs before shooting them dead after woman mauled – as man is arrested for ‘assault’
THIS is the tense moment cops pointed a gun at two ";dangerous" dogs after they allegedly attacked a woman.
A man was arrested after the attack in Tower Hamlets, London, on May 7.
"Officers attended the location where the aggressive behaviour of two dogs was of considerable concern and posed a significant threat to them.
"A man was arrested in connection with the incident for having a dog dangerously out of control and assault offences. A taser was discharged by police.
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"No person was taken to hospital. Both dogs were destroyed by police at the scene. This is never an easy decision for any officer to take, but police have a duty to act where necessary before any further injury is caused."
The Met's Directorate of Professional Standards is reviewing the circumstances surrounding the incident.
During the struggle the two dogs were "destroyed" and the owner was Tasered before he was arrested.
The Independent Office for Police Conduct is after complaints were issued.
IOPC regional director Amanda Rowe said: “We understand the public concern regarding this incident and it is appropriate that it should be independently investigated.
"We will examine whether the actions of the officers involved were reasonable and proportionate in all of the circumstances and in line with relevant policy and procedure.”