A DOG has been put down after biting three people in a Staple Hill street.
Police were called to Clarence Road at 8.35am on January 27 after the large German shepherd dog was reported to be on the loose and attacking people.
A police spokesperson said: “The three adult members of the public who were bitten by the dog suffered minor injuries and were treated at the scene.”
The dog was trapped in a nearby garden and seized by the police, who launched an investigation and questioned the owner on suspicion of allowing the dog to be dangerously out of control.
Police appealed for any other potential victims to come forward but no further reports of injuries were received.
The spokesperson added: “The matter has been resolved with the owner by an out of court community resolution and the dog has been put down.”
German shepherd or Alsatian dogs are not a banned breed and are often used as police or guard dogs.
Neighbourhood Inspector Barny Mabbett said: “Incidents like this are rare, and, fortunately, on this occasion the members of the public involved sustained only minor injuries.
“This serves as an important reminder for dog owners to ensure their pets are properly secured within their premises and to consider the use of muzzles if there are any concerns about how a dog may react around other animals or members of the public.”