Child aged 8 suffers serious injuries in Caernarfon dog attack

A child has been taken to hospital with serious injuries after being attacked by a dog.

Emergency services were called to the North Penrallt area of Caernarfon on Sunday August 11th.

An eight-year-old child was taken to Alder Hey hospital with life-changing injuries and currently remains in hospital.

A 44-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of owning a dangerously out of control dog that caused serious injury.

The dog involved was humanely destroyed and the breed is yet to be confirmed.

Detective Inspector Richard Griffith said: “This incident has understandably caused concern in the local community and there will be an increased police presence in the area for reassurance purposes.

“Our investigations are continuing, and I am appealing to anyone who witnessed, or may have footage of the incident to contact police.

“We continue to support the child’s family during this traumatic time and would ask for their privacy to be respected.”

Anyone with information that could assist enquiries is asked to contact North Wales Police via the force’s website or by calling 101, quoting reference Q119639.