Boy in hospital after XL bully attack in Pontlottyn
the 15 year old was attacked by the dog on Tuesday afternoon
Last updated 29th May 2024
A 15 year old boy has been taken to hospital after an dog attack in Pontlottyn, South Wales.
Gwent Police said they were called to an address on Farm Road, Pontlottyn at around 3.20pm on Tuesday 28 May, following a report of a dog attack.
Officers attended, along with specially trained firearms officers, and paramedics from the Welsh Ambulance Service.
A 15-year-old was taken to hospital for treatment. His injuries are not believed to be life-threatening or life-changing.
The dog, an XL Bully, was DEFRA registered.
The dog was humanely destroyed by a veterinary surgeon.