Man arrested after reports a child has been bitten by a dog in Goole
The eight-year-old boy was taken to hospital for treatment to serious injuries to his face and arm
A man has been arrested after reports a child was bitten by a dog in Goole.
It happened on Morley Street on Sunday 11th May around 9.55am, the boy was taken to hospital.
It is believed a man was walking his dog, believed to be a Staffordshire Bull Terrier when the dog reportedly bit an eight-year-old boy who was riding a bicycle along the street.
Emergency services were called and the boy was taken to hospital for treatment to serious injuries to his face and arm.
A 54-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of being a person in charge of a dangerously out-of-control dog that caused injury.
He has since been released on conditional bail while investigations continue.
The dog suspected to be involved in the attack was later discovered at a nearby property and has been seized as part of the ongoing investigation.
Neighbourhood Policing Chief Inspector Rob Danby said:
“This was clearly a very distressing event for the child and their family and the police investigation into the incident continues as we gather information relevant to our enquiries.
“Our Dog Legislation Officer has been involved with the investigation and these discussions continue as we look to take the most appropriate action.
“We urge anyone who was in the area at the time and may have information that could assist our inquiries to please contact us via our non-emergency number, 101, quoting log number 153 of 11 May.”