Boy mauled by dog in Stoke-on-Trent remains seriously hurt in hospital
The 12-year-old was bitten in the face, back, chest and legs
A 12-year-old boy remains in a serious condition in hospital after being mauled by a dog in Stoke-on-Trent.
It happened at around 2pm at a property on Dawlish Drive, in Bentilee.
The boy was bitten in the face, back, chest and legs.
A man in his 20s also suffered injuries to his legs.
Staffordshire Police have launched an investigation.
A Staffordshire Police spokesperson said: "Police were called at 2pm yesterday afternoon (Thursday 29 July) to reports that a child had received significant injuries after being bitten by a dog in Bentilee.
"Officers attended the property on Dawlish Drive where a 12-year-old boy had suffered injuries to his face, back, chest and legs.
"A man in his 20s also received injuries to his legs.
"The boy was taken to the Royal Stoke University Hospital by ambulance where he remains in a serious condition.
"Enquiries are ongoing and witnesses are asked to contact Staffordshire Police on Facebook or Twitter or call 101 quoting incident number 323 of 29 July. Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."