A man has been airlifted to hospital after being viciously attacked by a pitbull type dog near Port Talbot, Wales.
South Wales Police say a 24-year-old man suffered "serious injuries" following the onslaught by a "pitbull/staff cross".
Officers were called to Blair Way in Aberavon at around 7am this morning.
The dog has been sedated and removed from the area by police.
South Wales Police say a 24-year-old man suffered 'serious injuries' (stock image)
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The air ambulance landed at the scene and confirmed that one person was taken to hospital.
A huge police presence was seen in the area, including armed police.
A spokesman for the force said: "Officers attended Blair Way, Aberavon at around 7am this morning (Monday June 17) following a report of an incident involving a man and a dog.
"A 24-year-old man has been taken to hospital by Air Ambulance with serious injuries.
"The dog has been sedated and removed from the scene by Police Dog units. Our investigation is ongoing."