Footage shows moment before Met Police shoot dead two dogs and Taser man in London
The force defended its actions and said in a statement the "aggressive behaviour of two dogs was of considerable concern and posed a significant threat to them".
Monday 8 May 2023 22:27, UK
Footage posted on social media captured the moments before Metropolitan Police officers shot dead two dogs and Tasered a man in London.
The video showed officers pursuing a man holding the two dogs on a lead along a canal in Limehouse, east London, on Sunday.
The force said it was called after 5pm to reports of a woman being attacked by a dog and officers attended the scene.
The man was then Tasered to the ground and the animals were shot dead.
In a statement, the Metropolitan Police said the "aggressive behaviour of two dogs was of considerable concern and posed a significant threat to them".
It added: "A man was arrested in connection with the incident for having a dog dangerously out of control and assault offences. He has been taken into police custody.
"A Taser was discharged by police."
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The force said no one was taken to hospital and both dogs were "destroyed by police at the scene".
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It continued: "This is never an easy decision for any officer to take, but police have a duty to act where necessary before any further injury is caused.
"The Met's Directorate of Professional Standards will review the circumstances of the incident."