THIS is the shocking moment police shoot dead an aggressive dog after it mauled a child and attacked an officer.
The youngster was rushed to hospital with puncture wounds on both arms after the attack in Castleford, , on Saturday.
Cops were called to a house on Middle Street after the horror attack on the child at around 2.20pm.
Video released by shows the moment police attempt to safely capture two loose discovered at the address.
While trying to sedate the , one of the officers was injured after being bitten by a “persistently aggressive”; black dog.
Armed cops were then called in to shoot the out-of-control pet.
Footage shows the officer firing two shots at the animal, sending another dog sprinting across the garden.
It was later secured and taken to police kennels.
A 29-year-old woman was arrested and a man has been charged with being in charge of a dangerously out-of-control dog as police continue to probe the daylight incident.
He is set to appear at Magistrates on 8 July.
In a statement, West police said: “Police were called at 2:20pm on Saturday to a report that a child had been bitten by a dog at an address in Middle Oxford Street.
“The child was taken to hospital with puncture wounds to both arms.
“There were two dogs at the property and a number of measures were taken, including sedation, in attempts to safely secure them.
“Enquiries were also made with local vets for assistance, but none were available.
“A dog handler was bitten by one of the dogs, suffering injuries to a finger.
“Due to the continued aggression shown by one of the dogs, it was despatched by a specially trained firearms officer. The other dog was secured and taken to police kennels.
“Levi Lynch, aged 25, of Hastings Crescent, Castleford, has been charged with the offence of being in charge of a dog which was dangerously out of control causing injury.
“He is due to appear at Leeds Magistrates Court on 8 July.
“A 29-year-old woman was also arrested and has been released under .”;
Earlier this year dog that she may never run again.
Sophie Lindsay, 41, told how the beast charged at her with its head down, causing injuries the same as being hit by a car at 40mph.
Her right leg was shattered in several places and had to be screwed back together with metal plates, nuts and bolts.
