Girl, 12, sustains life-changing injuries after dog attack in south Wales

A 12-year-old girl has sustained life-changing injuries after being attacked by a dog in Wales, police have said.

The child was taken to hospital after officers were called to a property in Brynmawr, south Wales, at about 5.50pm on Monday.

A 37-year-old man and a 42-year-old woman, both from the area, were arrested on suspicion of owning or possessing a dog bred for fighting and owning or possessing a dog dangerously out of control, Gwent police said.

The dog was seized by officers and would be destroyed. No other animals were involved in the attack, the force added.

Supt John Davies said: “This was a distressing incident for those involved. I would like to reassure the local community there is no further risk to the public.

“It is possible that you may see ongoing police activity in Brynmawr as part of this work … If you have concerns or information, please stop and talk with us.”

Anyone with information on the incident can get in touch with the police via their website, direct message on social media, or by calling 101 and quoting reference 2400334368. The public can also call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.