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Dog attack leaves child in hospital

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Police were called to a property in Pembroke Dock on Saturday

A child is in hospital with serious injuries after being bitten by a dog, police have said.

Dyfed-Powys Police said officers were called to reports of an attack on Bush Street, in Pembroke Dock at about 18.50 GMT on Saturday.

A 42-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of being in charge of a dog dangerously out of control causing injury. She has been released on bail.

A dog was seized and has since been put down.

It was described as Pit Bull Terrier which is on the prohibited dog list under Section 1 of the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991

Four other breeds are banned in the UK under the legislation:

  • the XL bully
  • the Japanese tosa
  • the Dogo Argentinos
  • the Fila Brazileiro

The force said its investigation was ongoing and asked people not to speculate on the circumstances of the incident.