Pit bull-type dog bit four people in Brighton, officials say

Animal control officials impounded a dog after it attacked and bit four people Tuesday at an apartment building in Brighton, officials said.

Boston police went to Faneuil Gardens, 85 Faneuil St. in Brighton around 10:30 p.m., a department representative said. Police said four people with non-life-threatening injuries were transported to a local hospital.

Boston Animal Care and Control arrived on scene around 11:11 p.m., where a “pit bull” type dog named King was secured in the back of a Boston police cruiser, a parks and police official said. hobbies. The animal control officer took custody of King, a 2-year-old male dog, who was not injured during the incident.

The officer took King to an animal care facility in Roslindale, where he will remain for about 40 bites, officials said.

King will face a dangerousness hearing, which could result in additional restraint, a muzzle, required liability insurance or euthanasia.