Police are facing strong criticism in Ningxiang County, Hunan Province, after they failed to catch and contain a vicious dog that attacked 31 people.
Many of the dog attack victims have publicly criticized police and are threatening legal action.
The attacks took place on Sunday morning over a three-hour period. Some of the victims suffered serious injuries and had to be sent to hospital for treatment.
Four police officers and a team of security guards spent three hours unsuccessfully trying to deal with the dangerous animal.
Xiaoxiang Morning Post