Woman hurt trying to stop bull-type dog attack
Police were called to Mitford Grove on Tuesday afternoon
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A woman has been injured trying to stop a bull-type animal attacking a dog.
It happened at about 17:15 GMT on Tuesday on Mitford Grove in North Shields, North Tyneside.
Northumbria Police said a dog escaped from a property and attacked another dog causing "serious injuries".
The 57-year-old woman suffered a broken hand while trying to separate the animals, police said.
The dog has been taken by police with the agreement its owner.
"While a further assessment will be carried out, officers believe the dog to be a bull-type breed at this early stage," a spokesperson added.
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