Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Monday, 22nd July 2024, at 18:00hrs
A child is starting their summer holidays in hospital after being mauled by an XL Bully in Doncaster.
In a statement released today, South Yorkshire Police said,
“The child, aged 10 who was bitten by an unregistered XL Bully remains in hospital as three are arrested in connection to the dog’s actions.
Today (Monday 22 July), officers responded to a property on Belvedere in Balby at 10:15am.
It is reported that the child was in the garden of a neighbouring property where the XL Bully was housed.
The dog has attacked the child, aggressively ragged their head side and side and bitten their neck, causing serious laceration injuries. The bleeding was controlled and their injuries are not believing to be life-threatening.
A woman, aged 37 was arrested on suspicion of possession of a banned breed of dog, allowing a dog to be dangerously out of control and child neglect.
Two teenagers aged 13 and 15 were also arrested on suspicion of allowing a dog to be dangerously out of control and possession of a banned breed of dog. They have since been released from police custody.
The dog was seized and remains in police kennels.
Chief Inspector Emma Cheney said: “This incident could have had a tragic ending and led to a fatality.
“We continue to urge people to stop thinking ‘it won’t happen to me’. Owners need to step up and be responsible, understand your dog, their behaviour and keep everyone safe.”
As we now approach school holidays, your child may be spending more time at home or in the homes of friends and family. Taking simple steps to allow dogs to have their own space can be the difference between life and death.
More information about safety in the home can found on the BlueCross 👇 website-https://www.bluecross.org.uk/advice/dog/keeping-your-toddler-safe-around-dogs
You are more likely to be harmed by a dog you know than within the community, but as communal areas become busier with families, please remember to:
Walk your dog on a lead in public areas
Stick to designated footpaths and routes in rural areas
Supervise your dog at all times.
Remember not everyone likes dogs.
If you are concerned about a dog in your community please get in touch.
Your information will help us to ensure anyone in danger is safeguarded appropriately. You can get in touch online, via live chat or by calling 101.
G2K INCIDENT WATCH 