- The dog was taken by Merseyside Police following the ‘dreadful’ attack Monday
Police are hunting the owner of an ‘XL Bully’ dog following the ‘dreadful’ mauling of a seven-year-old lady in Liverpool.
The kid was hospitalised with injuries to her legs and head after being assaulted by the animal at around 8.30pm as she had fun with buddies in Gorsedale Park in Wallasey.
The dog was taken by Merseyside Police and efforts to find the owner are continuous. The animal is thought to be an XL Bully, which is not prohibited in the UK.
Police are now appealing for more witnesses to come forward, along with anybody with video that might help the examination.
Officers have actually performed house-to-house queries and are evaluating CCTV video in the location.
The schoolgirl was required to healthcare facility for treatment of her injuries, and has actually considering that been released.
Detective Inspector Emma Kerrigan said: ‘This was a dreadful attack which has actually left a girl getting healthcare facility treatment for injuries to her head and legs.
‘I wish to assure individuals that she received the very best possible care and treatment for her injuries, and we hope she makes a rapid healing now she is home.
‘We have actually taken the dog and substantial efforts are underway to develop precisely what occurred and to discover the owner.
‘I wish to interest anybody who remained in the location at the time of the event, who might know which might help us with our examination to come forward as quickly as possible.’
She included: ‘You might even live in your area and have actually CCTV, or have been passing in a vehicle and caught dashcam video – if so, we wish to speak with you.
‘This case highlights in the starkest terms the prospective threats of dogs, and I would interest anybody with details about unsafe dogs in their location to call us so that we can take pro-active action.’
Anyone with details is asked to call the Merseyside Police social networks desk by means of twitter @MerPolCC or Facebook Merseyside Police Contact Centre.
They can likewise call 101 estimating event recommendation 23000646249 or call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
