Man, 65, Attacked by 'Group of Dogs' That Left Him and His Pet Needing Medical Assistance

A 65-year-old man is recovering successful nan infirmary aft being attacked by a battalion of dogs while stepping his canine successful Scotland.

At astir 5:05 p.m. section clip connected Friday, Sept. 19, emergency services responded to reports of a “group of dogs mounting upon a man and his dog” successful nan municipality of Cambuslang, connected nan outskirts of Glasgow, Scotland Police said successful a connection obtained by PEOPLE.

"A 65-year-old man attended infirmary for curen and his canine was taken to a veterinary practice,” a spokesperson for Scotland Police stated.

The grade of nan man's and his dog’s injuries has not been shared astatine this time.

A witnesser told section news outlet Glasgow Live that they saw nan 65-year-old man being “attacked” by 5 dogs that were “Bullies and Staffys.”

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A 27-year-old man was arrested successful relationship pinch nan incident, according to Police Scotland. His personality has not yet been released.

“The 27-year-old will beryllium reported to nan Procurator Fiscal,” constabulary said.