A young person was sent to hospital after being attacked by three dogs that later also attacked another youth and a police officer.
Halifax Regional Police were called at around 4:45 p.m. to Evans Avenue, where a youth had been attacked by three dogs. The person was taken to hospital for what police describe as non-life-threatening injuries.
Police say another youth was attacked by one of the dogs “shortly after.” In that case, the person was treated at the scene by paramedics.
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An officer was also attacked but was not injured.
Animal services has taken custody of the dogs and the investigation is ongoing.
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