A 'Bully type' dog was tasered by police and put in a wheelie bin after attacking a man and woman in the street.<br /><br />Officers were called at around 4pm yesterday (Thurs) after the mutt savaged two people on Purcell Road in Coventry. <br /><br />West Midlands Police said the animal was tasered before being placed in a wheelie-bin 'to ensure public safety'. <br /><br />The man and woman were taken to hospital for treatment for injuries which are not believed to be life-threatening. <br /><br />The force say the dog, which is believed to be a Bully type breed, will now be put to sleep.<br /><br />A Coventry Police spokesperson said: "We were called to Purcell Road in Coventry shortly before 4pm today (Thurs) to reports that a man and a woman had suffered injuries after being attacked by a dog.<br /><br />"The man and woman were taken to hospital with injuries which are not believed to be life threatening.<br /><br />"Officers tasered the dog, which is believed to be a Bully type breed and then placed it in a wheelie bin to ensure the public’s safety.<br /><br />"We are in the early stages of our investigation but believe the owner of the dog is related to the man who was attacked.<br /><br />"No arrests have been made at this stage.<br /><br />"We understand this was a very distressing incident for anyone who witnessed it and we will be having extra officers in the area to offer reassurance. <br /><br />"The dog will be put to sleep.<br /><br />"Witnesses or people with information should contact us via Live Chat on our website or by calling 101 quoting crime investigation number 20/849096/23."
