Girl injured after being attacked by dog in Northumberland
Police believe the dog is an American Akita breed
A school girl's suffered life changing injuries after being attacked by a dog Northumberland.
Police tell us it happened last Wednesday in the Cleaswell Hill area of Guidepost.
The 9 year old's in hospital receiving treatment.
Officers believe the dog is to be an American Akita breed.
A Northumbria Police spokesperson said: “Shortly before 5pm on Wednesday (April 17), police received a report that a dog had injured a child in the Cleaswell Hill area of Guidepost.
“Emergency services attended, and a nine-year-old girl was taken to hospital with life-changing injuries and is undergoing treatment.
“Officers attended the scene where – in agreement with the owner – the dog in question was seized by police in order to protect the public.
“The owner of the dog has subsequently agreed for the dog to be destroyed.
“While further assessment will be carried out, officers believe the dog to be an American Akita breed.
“Enquiries into the incident are ongoing and anyone with information is asked to get in touch by visiting the ‘Report’ pages of our website, or by calling 101, quoting log NP-20240417-0744.”