Blyth woman denies owning dog in park attack
A woman has denied being the owner of a dog dangerously out of control after 11 children were attacked in a park
A Blyth woman has denied being the owner of a dog dangerously out of control after 11 children were attacked in a park.
Nine needed hospital treatment after being bitten by a Staffordshire bull terrier-type dog in Blyth on Wednesday evening.
37 year old Claire Neal, of Chasedale Crescent, Blyth, appeared at Newcastle Crown Court on Saturday morning.
She has been remanded in police custody until June 3rd.
Superintendent Mick Paterson, from Northern Area Command, said:
"Investigations into this incident are ongoing and I urge anyone with any information to contact the police.
We will continue to have extra neighbourhood officers in the area speaking to those involved and offering reassurance to local residents who have any concerns."