Man bitten by a dog in Chatham

An investigation has been launched after a man was allegedly bitten by a dog in Chatham last week.

Animal Control Services officials in Chatham-Kent say on Friday morning at approximately 10 a.m a 54-year-old man received non-life threatening injuries due to a dog bite.

Jason Hamm, manager of Animal Control Services, said a two-and-half year old American Bulldog was under the control of a person in a wheelchair.

Hamm said the alleged victim walked by and the dog allegedly pulled the wheelchair and bit the victims right wrist area.

The victim attended the hospital and an investigation is currently ongoing, Hamm said.

Officials say the incident took place in the Gray Street in Chatham.

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