Two injured in 'XL bully' attack at Scots park before beasts are destroyed
Two people have been left injured after ' XL bullies ' mauled a dog at a Scots park.
Emergency services raced to the horror incident involving three dogs at the park near Station Road in Thornton, Fife, at 6.45pm on Tuesday, April 29. Crews attended and two people were discovered to have sustained minor injuries after attempting to separate the animals.
One dog was also found injured. The canine was rushed to a nearby vet for treatment.
The two other dogs involved, believed to be XL bullies, were seized by police and have since been euthanised.
Images from the scene show multiple police vehicles in attendance.
A statement from Police Scotland reads: A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Around 6.45pm on Tuesday, 29 April, we were called to a report of two dogs attacking another dog at a park off Station Road, Thornton.
"The dog was injured and taken to a vet for treatment.
"The dogs were safely secured and taken to a vet to be euthanised.
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