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4 people injured in dog attack at Brighton apartment, police say

The dog, a 2-year-old named King who is a pit bull or similar breed, was in quarantine at a Roslindale facility for biting, according to Boston Animal Care and Control

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A dog attacked four people at an apartment in Boston's Brighton neighborhood late Tuesday night, sending them all to the hospital, officials said.

Boston police said they received a call around 10:30 p.m. for a dog attacking people at 85 Faneuil Street in Brighton and responded to find four people with injuries.

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There was no immediate word on the extent of the victims' injuries or their conditions.

Video from the scene showed several ambulances parked outside the apartment building, as well as the victims being wheeled out on stretchers.

Officers were able to gain control of the dog, and it was taken by animal control, police say.

The dog, a 2-year-old named King who is a pit bull or similar breed, was in quarantine at a Roslindale facility for biting, according to Boston Animal Care and Control. He was described as being in adequate condition.

Further details about the attack were not shared.

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