Owner of pet poodle saved it from attack by a Staffy Bull Terrier by sticking her hand in its mouth

Samantha Hassall of Kings Georges Road in Rossington was about to take her dog Toby for a walk on Monday when it was attacked by a tan and white Staffy Bull Terrier, when they weren’t even halfway down their path. A third dog was also there but did not get involved.

She said: “Luckily the other dog, a blue Frenchie, backed off, when I was shouting and grabbed the attacking dog. Luckily a neighbour heard me shouting for help.

"Toby’s OK, no visual damage. I was quick to act, I stuck my hand in the dogs mouth to make it let go, but that didn't work, so I grabbed its front leg and held it up in the air, so it eventually let go of Toby to bite me (on my thumb).”

Police are investigating.