Dog put down and two charged after young girl attacked in Glasgow
The 10-year-old was treated in hospital following the incident
Two people have been charged and a dog has been put down after a 10-year-old girl was attacked in the Parkhead area of Glasgow.
She was treated in hospital following the incident on Maukinfauld Road at around 3pm yesterday.
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A 52-year-old man and a 77-year-old woman have been detained in connection.
Last night, several police vehicles remained parked by a Lifestyle Express shop on nearby Rattray Street, which was cordoned off.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 3pm on Wednesday, 30 October, we received a report of a dog having attacked a ten-year-old girl on Maukinfauld Road, Glasgow.
“She was taken to hospital and released after treatment.
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“ A 52-year-old man and a 77-year-old woman have been charged in connection with this incident.
"A report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.
“The dog was euthanised following this incident.”
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