Two seriously injured in reported dog attack

Toowoomba Regional Council has launched an investigation after two people were attacked by multiple dogs in a back yard.

Toowoomba Regional Council has launched an investigation into a dog attack at a Harlaxton property earlier this afternoon.

A person in their 20s and another in their 30s were taken to Toowoomba Hospital in a stable condition with significant bites and lacerations after a backyard attack by multiple dogs.

The incident happened just after 3pm at a property off the New England Highway.

Council’s environmental health portfolio leader Tim McMahon said all reported dog attacks were treated seriously.

“Council has started an investigation into an incident that was reported at Harlaxton,” Cr McMahon said.

“TRC animal management officers attended a residence and seized two dogs.

“It is totally unacceptable in any community for a person or another animal to be attacked by a dog.”

He said as the investigation was now continuing no further comment could be made.

“Council undertakes all actions strictly in accordance with the State Government’s Animal Management Act 2008,” Cr McMahon said.

“Dog owners have a responsibility to maintain control of their dogs in public at all times.

“They also have a duty to ensure dogs are properly enclosed in private yards and do not wander.”