Woman, 83, fighting for life after being savaged by dog just half a mile from killer attack on boy, 10, as 3 arrested

A PENSIONER is fighting for her life after being savaged by a dog in a home.

The 83-year-old woman suffered life-threatening injuries in the attack in Caerphilly, South Wales, on Saturday.

She was rushed to hospital alongside a 55-year-old man, who suffered minor injuries.

Two men aged 20 and 31 and a 28-year-old woman were arrested on suspicion of being in charge of a dog dangerously out of control causing injury.

Police confirmed they were later released on bail.

The dog involved in the attack was seized by officers before being put down.

Det Ch Insp Matthew Sedgebeer said: "Officers will be making further enquiries at this time and will remain at the scene as the investigation progresses."

The horror unfolded just half a mile from where ten-year-old Jack Lis was mauled to death by a killer XL Bully dog named Beast.

Jack had gone round to a friend's house after school when the eight stone devil dog attacked him.

A provisional cause of death was given as "severe injuries to the head and neck".

Owners Brandon Hayden, 19, and Amy Salter, 29, were jailed for a total of seven-and-a-half years.