Sunday, November 30, 2025 5:03AM

Philadelphia officer seriously hurt after being attacked by a dog

PHILADELPHIA — A Philadelphia police officer was seriously hurt after being attacked by a dog in the Olney section of the city.

Officers responded to the 5200 block of Arbor Street on reports of a domestic disturbance around 8:45 Saturday night.

Philadelphia Police Inspector D.F. Pace says a dog charged a female officer who responded to the scene to mediate the situation.

Pace says the officer’s partner shot the dog after it latched on to her arm.

The animal died a short time later.

The officer was taken to the hospital for treatment for the bite that police describe as a significant injury to her upper arm.