Dog Put Down After Two People Seriously Injured In Crawley Attack

A dog has been put down after two people suffered serious injuries in an incident in Crawley.

Sussex Police said officers were called to Sunningdale Court, in the Southgate area of Crawley, at around 1pm on Saturday following reports of a dog dangerously out of control.

Armed officers and neighbourhood policing teams attended the scene, where the Cane Corso breed dog was secured and assessed.

The force said the animal was then "humanely put to sleep in the interest of public safety and animal welfare".

Two people were injured in the incident and required medical treatment.

A 27-year-old man, believed to be the dog's owner, was arrested in connection with the incident and remains in custody.

Sussex Police said enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances surrounding what happened.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Sussex Police.