Dogs attack officers in drugs raid

An officer was bitten by the Rottweiler dogs in the raid

Police officers have been attacked by dogs during a drugs raid on the outskirts of Belfast.

Officers were searching a house at Ballyduff Brae in Newtownabbey on Wednesday when they were attacked by three Rottweiler dogs.

A police spokesman said a number of officers were bitten - one needed hospital treatment.

Cannabis worth £4,000, 25,000 cigarettes and £2,000 in cash was recovered in the operation.

A 19-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of possessing drugs with intent to supply.