THE reason behind a large emergency services presence in Audlem at the weekend has been explained by members of the local policing team.
At around 5pm on Saturday, August 21, a number of police officers descended on an address in Shropshire Street.
A spokesman for Audlem and Wybunbury Police said the reason for the callout was because of reports of dogs fighting in the property.
"Two dogs were reported fighting in a property in the village," said the spokesman.
"On police arrival the property was secure but an injured dog and a lot of blood could be seen in a room at the back of the house.
"Talking with residents it was clear three dogs were in the house but it was unclear at the time if any people were inside.
"The large police presence was to if necessary gain entrance and secure the dogs as with incidents like this the temperament of the dogs is unknown.
"Eventually we managed to contact the owner who confirmed nobody was in the house.
"The dogs had been separated but one had escaped and let's say they didn't get on.
"The dogs are very friendly and the owner is getting them checked at the vets.
"We apologise if any alarm was caused by the amount of police, but all scenarios had to be considered."
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