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At least three people were bitten – including a toddler – when as many as 10 pit bulls escaped from a Staten Island home Tuesday afternoon, cops said.

Eight to 10 dogs ran away from a home on York Avenue near Prospect Avenue in New Brighton around 12:48 p.m. and attacked several people in the street, police said.

A 2-year-old girl, 13-year-old boy and 19-year-old woman suffered bites to their legs and were taken to Richmond University Medical Center, cops said. Their injuries were not life-threatening, police said.

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NYPD at the scene of where at least three people were bitten by pit bulls on Staten Island on October 18, 2022.
NYPD at the scene of where at least three people were bitten by pit bulls on Staten Island on October 18, 2022.Steve White
A 2-year-old, 13-year-old and 19-year-old were injured when as many as 10 pit bulls began fighting.
A 2-year-old, 13-year-old and 19-year-old were injured when as many as 10 pit bulls escaped.Steve White
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A residence located at 250 York Ave.
A person of interest is taken into custody at the home.Steve White
Police outside of the Staten Island home where the dogs were removed.whiite
A person of interest is led away by police.white
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A residence located at 250 York Ave
NYPD begins to investigate the scene and removes the crates.Steve White
A residence located at 250 York Ave
Eight to 10 dogs ran away from the home before attacking people nearby.Steve White
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NYPD Emergency Service police officers were spotted carrying animal carriers into the home where they were then taken out one-by-one.

Several crates were seen laying on the grass in front of the property. One woman was also seen being placed in handcuffs by authorities on the front steps.

A 49-year-old man and 29-year-old woman, both considered persons of interest, were taken into custody at the scene, but no charges have been filed, at least yet, cops said.

It’s unknown at this time how many dogs were taken from the home, cops said Tuesday night.

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