Women remains in hospital after Bristol dog attack

A woman in her 40s remains in hospital with potentially life-changing injuries after a dog attack in Bristol.

She was bitten by the dog, which police believe to be an XL bully, at a home in Sutton Avenue, Brislington, at about 16:15 BST on Thursday. Police said she is in a stable condition.

Avon and Somerset Police said the dog has been put down after it was sedated by specialist dog handlers.

“The local neighbourhood team will be carrying out extra high-visibility patrols in the area over the coming days and will be on hand to talk to anyone who has concerns.”

“Enquiries were carried out at the scene following the incident”, a police spokesperson said in a statement.

“The scene was stood down last night.”

Police said they believe the dog involved was an XL Bully that had been registered.

“The dog was sedated by specialist dog handlers and safely removed from the property.

“It was taken to a veterinary practice and has since been put down.”