iStockTwo dogs have been seized and destroyed after they attacked a pet and injured two people in Fife on Tuesday.
Emergency services were called to Station Road in Thornton following reports of the incident at around 6.45pm.
The injured dog was taken to the vet for treatment.
Two people who tried to separate the animals suffered minor injuries. Police located and seized the two offending dogs and took them to a vet where they were euthanised.
An investigation to establish the full circumstances surrounding the attack is still ongoing.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 6.45pm on Tuesday, April 29, 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.
“Two people sustained minor injuries separating the animals.
“The dogs were safely secured and taken to a vet to be euthanised.
“Enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances.”
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