The police are expected to launch an investigation after a dog attacked a child in Swindon.
The terrifying incident happened in Penhill at around 11.30am this morning (12 September).
A mother claims she was walking with her son in the Downton Road area when they passed a woman with two dogs – which were both on leads.
As they passed, one of the animals – thought to be a German shepherd – jumped towards the youngster and bit him on his stomach.
She claims her son was ‘screaming with blood coming through his t-shirt’ following the attack – but the dog owner allegedly left the scene without providing her details.
The boy was taken to hopsital, where doctors treated him for a single puncture wound, with several scratches on top of it.
Wiltshire Police has been informed – with an investigation expected to start imminently.
Anyone with information relating to this incident should contact Wiltshire Police by calling 101. Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
