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A police officer and two men have been seriously injured after being attacked by two dogs in the early hours of Saturday morning.

West Yorkshire police were called to an address in Leeds after two men were bitten. One of their officers was bitten on the arm while detaining one of the dogs.

A 59-year-old man is described as having potentially life-changing injuries, while a 79-year-old man was also badly hurt after being bitten on the arm. It is thought the dogs got out from a nearby property.

The force said: “Two people, believed to be the owners of the dogs, have been arrested in connection with the incident.

“The dogs have been seized and police inquiries remain ongoing.”

DI Richard Holmes, of Leeds CID, said: “We appreciate there will be understandable concern in the community following this incident.

“We will have extra police patrols in the area to offer reassurance, and I would urge anyone who has any concerns to speak with officers.”

Anyone who has any information on the incident is asked to contact police on 101, quoting log number 348 of 29/9.