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Man accused of assaulting K-9 during SWAT standoff arrest

PITTSBURGH — Investigators said Nigel Ryce attacked a police K-9 officer during his arrest.

According to court documents, Ryce was barricaded in an upstairs bathroom.

Investigators say when SWAT officers opened the door to let the K-9 officer inside, Ryce continuously slammed and pinned the dog's head and neck in a door.

Police were called to Ryce’s father’s home along Enright Court around 4 p.m. Wednesday.  Ryce is accused of violating a protection from abuse order.

Ryce was taken to the hospital to be checked out before being taken to the Allegheny County Jail.