SNS GroupA dog has been seized by police after attacking two people in Penicuik.
Officers were called to reports of an out-of-control dog in the Eskbridge area around 11.30am on March 20.
Two men, aged 22 and 33, sustained minor injuries that required medical treatment.
A dog was also injured and had to be taken to the vet.
Police traced the out of control dog to a nearby property and charged a 57-year-old man in connection with the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 11.30am on Thursday, March 20, we received a report of a dog out of control in the Eskbridge area of Penicuik.
“Two people and another dog were injured. A 22-year-old man and a 33-year-old man sustained minor injuries that required medical treatment. The dog was taken to a vet for treatment.
“Officers traced the dog at a nearby property. It was seized and taken to kennels.
“A 57-year-old man has been charged in connection with the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991. A report will be sent to the Procurator Fiscal.”
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