A man has been rushed to hospital with serious injuries after he was repeatedly bitten in what Halton Regional Police are calling a vicious dog attack in Burlington Friday night.

The Bullmastiff attacked the man in the area of Maple Avenue and Hammond Street just after 9 p.m., according to Sgt. Paul Craig. He said police had no choice but to shoot and kill the dog.

The man suffered "major wounds" to his chest and bites to his face and arms, the officer added.

He was rushed to hospital by Halton Region Paramedics, where he remains with serious injuries.