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Remove items from your saved list<\/a> to add more.<\/p>\n No gift articles left<\/p>\n You’ve used all of your gift articles. 3 more will become available on the 1st of every month.<\/p>\n Close<\/p>\n AAA<\/p>\n A 37-year-old man is in hospital with serious injuries after being mauled by two dogs in Brisbane\u2019s north on Friday evening.<\/p>\n About 6.15pm, witnesses called police after seeing a man being attacked in 7th Brigade Park, along Kittyhawk Drive, in Chermside.<\/p>\n Emergency services found the man with life-threatening injuries to both arms, however the two dogs had fled.<\/p>\n The man, who lived locally, was taken to the Royal Brisbane and Women\u2019s Hospital, while police teams, including Polair, searched for the dogs.<\/p>\n By midday on Saturday his condition had stabilised, although he remained in hospital.<\/p>\n Police body cam footage indicated the man had been running through the park when he was set upon by the dogs, although officers were unable to confirm his route.<\/p>\n One of the animals, thought to be pit bulls, was found on Friday night, and the second was located shortly after 8am on Saturday.<\/p>\n Brisbane City Council was deciding what to do with the dogs, with a spokesperson confirming they were in council possession.<\/p>\n The spokesperson said both dogs were registered to the same address and had not previously been declared dangerous<\/a>.<\/p>\n \u201cOur thoughts and prayers are with the victim of last night\u2019s horrific dog attack,\u201d the council said.<\/p>\n Shortly after 1pm, Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner issued a statement<\/a> assuring the public there was no ongoing threat.<\/p>\n \u201cI want to reassure local residents that we are working with the police and are treating this matter extremely seriously,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n \u201cEveryone deserves to feel safe in their own neighbourhood, and this horrific incident is a devastating reminder of why dog owners must take responsibility for keeping their pets safely secured.\u201d<\/p>\n The Chermside parkrun, which tracks a course through 7th Brigade Park, warned runners on Friday night that Saturday morning\u2019s event could be cancelled due to two pit bulls on the loose.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n However, about 6am on Saturday, event organisers said the run would continue on the proviso that participants not bring their dogs, and that small children be kept close to their parents.<\/p>\n Start the day with a summary of the day\u2019s most important and interesting stories, analysis and insights. Sign up for our Morning Edition newsletter<\/a>.<\/p>\n Save<\/p>\n You have reached your maximum number of saved items.<\/p>\n Remove items from your saved list<\/a> to add more.<\/p>\n No gift articles left<\/p>\n You’ve used all of your gift articles. 3 more will become available on the 1st of every month.<\/p>\n CloseFrom our partners![\"Police](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/bf42742f620484a720d199d3db411cfb1ec6cb2c93e58962e76cfe93324550aa.jpeg\")
Police track down one of two dogs who mauled a man at 7th Brigade Park in Chermside on Friday night.Nine News<\/p>\n