Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward after an eight year old boy suffered facial injuries after being attacked by a dog in Lancaster last night, 22nd May 2013.
The incident is believed to have taken place around 8pm in a front garden of a house on Lupton Place on the Ryelands Estate.
The child suffered puncture wounds to his face and was admitted to Royal Lancaster Infirmary at which point the police were contacted. He has since been transferred to the Royal Preston hospital for surgery.
A joint investigation involving Lancaster Police and specialist Police dog handlers is underway and a 33 year old man from Lancaster has been arrested on suspicion of having a dog dangerously out of control in a public place. He’s been released on police bail until 27th June 2013.
A dog, suspected of being involved in the attack has been seized. Enquires are on-going to ascertain the full circumstances of what has happened and if the dog is a banned breed.
Inspector Geoff Tagg said: “I would seek to reassure the public that incidents of this nature are very rare in the local area. Any reports of banned breed dogs or any dog out of control are treated seriously by the police and are fully investigated.
“I would urge anyone who witnessed the incident or has further information that could assist us to contact Lancaster police on 101 quoting log reference LC-20130522-1645.”