A tragic incident unfolded in Adlikon, Zurich, when a one-year-old Rottweiler escaped from a residence and attacked two children playing outside.

The attack left a five-year-old boy with severe arm injuries and a seven-year-old girl with bites on her arm and leg.

Several adults rushed to the scene upon hearing the children's screams, with a 40-year-old woman also suffering bites while trying to fend off the dog.

The police, upon arrival, managed to capture the dog, but not before a police officer was bitten.

The Rottweiler was later euthanized with the owner's consent.

This incident highlights a worrying trend in Zurich, where dog bite incidents have surged from 659 to 839 in a year.

Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the attack and evaluating potential consequences for the dog's owner.