Girl, 11, rushed to hospital after being attacked by dog and woman arrested for having animal dangerously out of control
A 11-YEAR-OLD girl was hospitalised after being attacked by a dog with one woman arrested.
Cops and emergency services rushed to the scene in Erith, South East London, following reports of a dog attack just before 2pm on Saturday.
The girl was rushed to hospital after being found with injuries.
Her condition has been assessed as not life-threatening or life-changing.
The dog was contained and removed from the address. Cops have not revealed its breed.
A woman was arrested at the scene for obstructing police and having a dog dangerously out of control.
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A spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police said: “Police were called at approximately 13:40hrs on Saturday, 1 April to reports of a child injured after being attacked by a dog at an address in Byron Drive, Erith.
“Officers, including armed officers, and London Ambulance Service attended. The child – an 11-year-old girl – was taken to hospital.
“Her injuries have been assessed as not life-threatening or life-changing.
“No reports of any other injuries.
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“The dog was contained and removed from the address “A woman – no further details - was arrested for obstructing police and having a dog dangerously out of control.
“Enquiries into the circumstances are ongoing.”