A 50-year-old has been arrested after a dog attacked a woman and a child in the Fairfield Park area of Bath on Tuesday, 23rd September.
Midsummer Buildings in Fairfield Park
Avon & Somerset Police say they were called to the incident at Midsummer Buildings at around 6.30pm, with the woman, who’s in her mid-30s, and a three-year-old child, being taken to hospital.
The woman is believed to have received serious injuries. The child was taken to the RUH with injuries which are not thought to be serious.
Two dogs have been seized by police, with the owner arrested on suspicion of being in charge of a dangerously out-of-control dog.
She remains in custody. The dog involved in the attack was a Cane Corso.
Bath and North East Somerset Inspector Stuart King said: “CCTV, house-to-house enquiries are being carried out.
“We appreciate an incident of this nature is alarming, and local officers will be carrying out assurance patrols, and we would encourage anyone with information and concerns to report them to us.
“Any witnesses to the incident, or those with doorbell, dashcam and mobile phone footage, are asked to contact police on 101 quoting reference 5225268008, or complete our online appeals form.
“Alternatively, if you have concerns about a dangerous dog, call the independent charity Crimestoppers 100 per cent anonymously on 0800 555111, fill out their online appeals form, or 999 in an emergency.”
