Statement following dog attack in Hamilton
Police were called around 5pm on Tuesday, 23 January, 2024, to a report of a large bulldog type dog attacking a man in the Tinto View area of Hamilton.
Officers and the Scottish Ambulance Service attended and the man was taken to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital for treatment for serious injuries.
Armed officers attended due to the dog being dangerously out of control.
The dog attempted to attack an officer and was shot dead by armed police.
A second man who was also attacked by the dog on Loudonhill Avenue, shortly before the incident on Tinto View, was taken to Hairmyres Hospital for treatment for minor injuries.
Superintendent Steven Espie said: “This was a distressing incident for those involved. I would like to reassure the local community that this was a contained incident and there is no further risk to the public.
“There will be a continued police presence in the area while our enquiries continue.
“Enquiries are also ongoing to establish the breed of the dog.”
A firearm was discharged during the response to this incident. As with any firearm discharge, the circumstances of the incident will be referred to the Police Investigations and Review Commissioner (PIRC).
