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A number of people were injured after being bitten by a dog that was let off its lead tonight.

Armed police were called to the Hempstalls Lane area of Newcastle this evening after the animal was let off its lead and attacked members of the public.

The dog has now been captured unharmed and a man has been arrested for public order offences.

None of the people who was bitten has been seriously injured and police have not yet confirmed the breed of dog involved.

A Staffordshire Police spokesman said: "A man who had been arrested on Dunkirk Court in Newcastle on suspicion of public order offences in Newcastle earlier today (3 September) has let his dog off its lead which led to a handful of people receiving minor injuries from dog bites.

"Specially trained officers were deployed to the scene to attempt to detain the dog in a safe and non-lethal way.

"After slowly trying to contain the dog, officers managed to muzzle and noose the dog after tempting it with dog food. The dog has now been handed over to a local kennels whilst officers investigate the circumstances."