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Man injured after dog attack during verbal domestic dispute in Longueuil

A man in his 30s was sent to hospital after a pit bull-type dog attacked during a verbal domestic abuse. David Sedell / Global News

A man in his 30s is being treated in a south shore hospital for wounds to his arms and hands after being attacked by a dog during a verbal domestic dispute.

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A woman in her 20s was also wounded by the dog, but did not go to hospital.

The attack occurred on Prévost Street, near Chambly Road in Longueuil.

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Longueuil police spokesperson Marie Beauvais-Lavoie confirmed the dog has been identified as a pit bull-type and is under evaluation by south shore animal control services.

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Longueuil police could not comment on whether the dog would be returned to its guardians.

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