Girl recovering well after Clacton dog attack
Police were called to Grigson Drive at lunchtime on Wednesday
Police say their investigation into an incident which took place in Clacton on Wednesday (24 July) is progressing and a woman who had been arrested has been released under investigation.
Officers were called to Grigson Drive shortly after 12.25pm to reports of a dog behaving dangerously out of control and a child had sustained a serious facial injury.
The injuries sustained by the young child have been assessed and although longer-term treatment will be required, she is recovering well.
Detective Chief Inspector Nathan Hutchinson said: “It’s important for us to be as open and transparent with our communities as we possibly can. At this time, we’re not yet able to confirm the dog breed but we can confirm it has been disclaimed by the owner and has been seized by police.
“The early stages of this investigation have focused on the welfare of the young child and her family and I’m glad to say her injuries are not as severe as had initially been feared.
“Although she will require some ongoing treatment, she is recovering well.
“A woman who had been arrested in connection with the incident has been released under investigation.
"This incident required an immediate and emergency attendance from response officers and detectives who were there within minutes, which has led to an incredibly thorough and prompt investigation.
“I’m proud of the response from all teams involved, most especially those responding officers who were so concerned about the child’s injuries that they took the decision to take the child straight to hospital on a blue light run. This undoubtedly meant assessment and treatment for her injuries could be carried out by medical experts as quickly as possible.”