Young boy 'bitten on head' after dog 'escaped from property'

11 August 2023 , 08:34

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The youngster was rushed to Hull Royal Infirmary after the dog attack (Image: Katie Pugh)

A young boy was reportedly bitten on the head after a dog was said to have escaped from a nearby property.

Police scrambled to a home in Bransholme, in Kingston upon Hull, after reports that around 1pm yesterday, a dog was said to have escaped from a nearby property. Ambulance services also raced to the scene and found a young child who had suffered head and leg injuries.

His injuries aren't thought to be serious, and HullLive reported that a relative told others on a local news group that he was in a stable condition and had been taken into theatre in hospital. An air ambulance helicopter circled the area before landing close by.

Sergeant Lucie Hunnybun, of Humberside Police, said: “With the co-operation of the animal’s owners, I can confirm we have now seized the dog following the incident. Officers remain the area as we continue to gather information and assist our Dog Legislation Officer in establishing exactly what has happened to ensure we can look to take the most appropriate action."

Police are appealing to anyone who was in the area at the time of the incident and has any information that may assist with enquiries, to contact them on their non-emergency number 101, quoting log number 224 of 10 August.

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Many people took to social media to wish the boy well. One resident said: "I hope he’s going to be ok, such a shock for him and for you all." Another added: "(It's) getting worse with those dogs, hope the poor bain is alright."

Kieren Williams