A child has suffered facial injuries after being bitten by a dog in Riverwood today.
Police were called to Belmore Road, Riverwood, near Coleridge Street, just after 10am (Wednesday 3 September, 2014) following reports of a dog attack.
On arrival police found a boy suffering facial injuries. Witnesses told police the toddler was bitten by a Rottweiler dog that was tied-up outside a shop.
The boy has been taken to St George Hospital in a stable condition.
Officers from St George Local Area Command are currently searching for the dog and its owner.
UPDATE Dog attack – Riverwood Wednesday, 03 September 2014 12:13:06 PM
Police have seized a dog suspected of biting a child on the face at Riverwood earlier today.
Police were called to Belmore Road, Riverwood, near Coleridge Street, just after 10am (Wednesday 3 September, 2014) following reports of a dog attack.
On arrival police found a boy suffering facial injuries. Witnesses told police the toddler was bitten by a Rottweiler dog that was tied-up outside a shop.
The dog and its owner had left the scene prior to police arrival. The boy was taken to the Children’s Hospital at Westmead and is said to be in a stable condition.
Officers have identified the owner of the dog and a full investigation is underway. The animal has been impounded.