Boy, 4, seriously injured in horror dog mauling as hero neighbour fights off beast and woman, 31, arrested
A YOUNG boy has suffered serious injuries after being mauled in a savage dog attack, but was saved from death by a hero neighbour who fought the beast off.
The unnamed four-year-old was taken to hospital and cops later confirmed that a 31-year-old woman had been arrested in connection with the horror attack.
Reports suggest that the boy, from Liverpool, has been visiting a friend’s house in Merseyside when he was set upon by a Bull Mastiff-type animal.
Police confirmed that he had suffered serious injuries and described his condition as “serious but stable.”
A statement from Merseyside Police said that the heroic actions of a neighbour, also unidentified, who fought the dangerous dog off, “probably” saved the child’s life.
They confirmed that the dog had been seized and a woman from the local area arrested on suspicion of having a dangerously out of control dog.
Detective Inspector Chris Hawitt encouraged dog owners to muzzle aggressive pets in public.
“This incident has left a young child with serious injuries to his face and head and will have been an extremely distressing incident for all who witnessed it.
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“I would like to commend the neighbour whose quick thinking and selfless swift actions have probably saved the life of this young boy, who has suffered life-changing injuries.”
He added that officers were “keen” to speak to any witnesses.
The woman will be interview by detectives over the coming days.
DI Hawitt concluded: “I want to emphasise that dog owners need to be mindful of their dogs’ behaviour at all times, particularly where young children may be around the dog.
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“And if owners take their dogs into public spaces, they should keep their pet on a lead and muzzled if it is liable to be aggressive.”
Anyone with information about this case are advised to contact @MerPolCC on social media, call 101 citing reference number 929 of August 13, or call the independent charity Crime Stoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.