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Boy, 14, mauled by police dog as armed cops respond to group 'brandishing machetes'

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BirminghamLive reports.An ambulance was "immediately" called for the boy but officers ended up driving the youngster to a nearby hospital themselves to make sure he got medical attention as quickly as possible, a spokesperson claimed.The extent of his injuries remains unknown.The injured schoolboy was arrested on suspicion of affray and remains on police bail while officers continue their inquiries.Three other boys, aged 17, and an 18-year-old man were also arrested on suspicion of a public order offence and have since been released on police bail pending further inquiries.West Midlands Police has referred the incident to the Independent Office for Police Complaints.A spokesperson for West Midlands Police said: "We were called to Finchley Road, Birmingham, at 8.20 pm on Tuesday, October 11 by a man saying he'd been chased by a group brandishing machetes."Armed police and a dog handler responded and a police dog was deployed after the group ran off.

A 14-year-old was bitten a police dog as we attempted to detain him.For the latest breaking news stories from the Daily Star, sign up for our newsletter by clicking here."An ambulance was immediately called, but officers drove him to hospital themselves to ensure he got swift medical attention.

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