A barricaded suspect turned on a police K-9 during a South Bay takedown, biting and ripping off part of his ear, according to Redondo Beach police.

K-9 Wouter was sent into a Redondo Beach home to help officers take the suspect into custody during a standoff earlier this week. The encounter left the Dutch Shepherd injured and in need of veterinary treatment.

Wouter was rushed to ACCESS Specialty Animal Hospital, where he is now recovering after the suspect allegedly bit the K-9 during the apprehension and tore off a portion of his ear, police said.

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