Dog attack leaves Swindon man with life changing injuries

By Amanda Wilkins - 28 April 2025

CommunityCrime

A man in his 50's has been taken to hospital to be treated for life changing injuries following a dog attack in Swindon on Sunday (27/04).

A spokesperson for Swindon Police, said: “We responded to reports of a dog out of control in a property in Exeter Street, Swindon around 4.20pm this afternoon (27/04).

“A man in his 50s has been taken to hospital to be treated for life changing injuries. Firearms officers were deployed to the area to make sure the area was safe.

“The dog was sedated and secured. The owner, a 24-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of being the owner/person in charge of a dog dangerously out of control causing injury.

“This is not thought to be a further threat to the public.

“If you saw what happened or have information that could help with our enquiries, please contact us on 101 quoting reference number 54250050707."

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