COPS have issued an urgent warning as an XL Bully is running loose in a UK city after being shot at by officers.
Residents in Walkley, South Yorks., have been urged to stay “vigilant” as the search continues.
The animal escaped as police responded to reports of a gun being fired at a property in Daniel Hill Street in Hillfoot at about 10pm yesterday.
South Yorkshire Police said: “Upon their entry to the property, an XL Bully became aggressive. Officers fired a shot towards the dog and it fled the scene.”
The force do not know whether the dog had been injured.
Ch Supt Jamie Henderson, of South Yorkshire Police, said: “I would like to assure you that we are doing all we can to locate the dog or find those who may have housed it to evade police contact.
“We appreciate people in our communities being vigilant, and I ask that you get in touch immediately if you see the dog.
“I urge you not to approach the dog, as we believe it has the ability to show aggression and cause harm.”
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