Police Arrest 33-Year-Old Man In Connection With Incident

A 22-year-old woman is in hospital with in Lincoln with serious injuries following a dog attack in a quarry in the city on Sunday night (March 9th).

Lincolnshire Police have confirmed that armed police and a helicopter were used as part of the search to locate the animal, believed to be an American pitbull, while residents living nearby were urged to stay indoors during the operation.

The dog has now been located and moved to secure kennels, while a 33-year-old local man has been arrested in connection to the incident. Police have said he will be interviewed and tests are being carried out to confirm the breed.

A statement from officers added that the victim’s injuries were described as “devastating” and she is set to have surgery at Lincoln County Hospital today.

Expert Opinion

It is incredibly worrying to hear reports of this dog attack, with the extent of the police operation to locate and capture the animal involved raising serious concerns regarding the incident. <br/> <br/>"One of the saddest aspects of this incident is that it is simply the latest in a string of very serious dog attacks to occur in recent months, following other cases where people have been seriously injured or killed. <br/> <br/>"Officers need to thoroughly investigate this attack to gather as much information as possible regarding what happened and ultimately what, if anything, can be done to prevent the same thing from ever happening again. <br/> <br/>"The Government is in the process of introducing new measures to tackle the issue of both dangerous dogs and the identification of owners of such animals. While such steps are very important and welcome, we feel there is still more to be done on this matter. <br/> <br/>"For instance, the introduction of compulsory insurance for owners would also ensure that victims of attacks would be able to gain vital financial support as they continue their recovery and rehabilitation from the physical and psychological trauma which is caused by such incidents. <br/> <br/>"The huge consequences that attacks have on victims should not be underestimated and it is vital that lessons are learned where possible to improve public safety."