XL Bully dog attacks an 11 year-old-boy, who is then taken to hospital (Image: Google Maps)
AN XL BULLY dog has attacked an 11 year-old-boy, who was taken to hospital.
Gwent Police received reports of a dog attack on Clarence Street in Newport near St Michael’s RC Church at around 11.50am on Sunday, June 30.
A spokesperson for the police force confirmed that an "11-year-old boy was taken to hospital for treatment."
Though he was taken to hospital for treatment, the force have said "his injuries are not life-threatening".
A registered XL bully dog was surrendered to officers by the owner.
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