Girl in hospital after savage dog attack at house in Nuneaton

The girl needed facial surgery

The attack occurred at a property in the Tryan Road area of Nuneaton on Thursday, April 6.

Coventry Live reports that the youngster suffered injuries to her cheek in the attack, and was taken to hospital where she underwent surgery.

The dog has since been seized and destroyed.

"We’re investigating an incident in which a child was bitten by a dog in the Camp Hill area of Nuneaton on Thursday evening 6 April)," a post on the Nuneaton and Bedworth Police Facebook page read.

"The incident took place inside a property. The child sustained facial injuries, which required hospital treatment.

"The dog has been seized and destroyed. Enquiries are ongoing."

Police say that they are not in any position to make any further comment at the moment.

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