AN OUT-OF-CONTROL pitbull mauled three kids after its owner apparently unleashed a dog on children playing in the street.

Distressing CCTV footage shows the dangerous dog charge at a young boy, mauling the defenceless victim in a brutal attack that left three children in hospital.

5 People rush to the scene to bat the out-of-control dog away

The peaceful street scene in the Uttam Nagar area of New Delhi quickly descends into chaos as more and more neighbours attempt to bat the vicious beast away.

A distraught woman is shown using a large stick to deter the dog while another man brings a chair down on its head.

The pitbull then lets go of the child but immediately chases after another man, who flees terrified round the corner.

Police told local media they would be taking necessary action against the owner.

5 The moment the pitbull pins the poor child on the floor

5 The pitbull charges towards a boy, who attempts to leap out of the way

5 The boy is tripped over and mauled by the vicious dog, as an onlooker realises what's happening

5 They finally succeed in getting the dog off the child, but it then charges off in hunt of another man

The severity of the children's injuries are unknown but they are understood to be out of danger.

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According to local reports, stray dog and monkey numbers are an issue in New Delhi and local authorities are planning to introduce measures to control their population.

In this instance, however, the dog is believed to have been used by a local man to chase away unwanted visitors.

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