Dog attack leaves child in hospital

A child is in hospital with serious injuries after being bitten by a dog, police have said.

Dyfed-Powys Police said officers were called to reports of an attack on Bush Street, in Pembroke Dock at about 18.50 GMT on Ssaturday.

A 42-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of being in charge of a dog dangerously out of control causing injury. She has been released on bail.

A dog was seized and has since been put down.

It was described as Pit Bull Terrier which is on the prohibited dog list under Section 1 of the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991

Four other breeds are banned in the UK under the legislation:

• the XL bully
• the Japanese tosa
• the Dogo Argentinos
• the Fila Brazileiro

The force said its investigation was ongoing and asked people not to speculate on the circumstances of the incident.