Girl, 5, suffers serious facial injuries after being mauled by dog outside Nisa store
Police seize dog after girl mauled outside convenience store in Norton
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Your support makes all the difference.A five-year-old girl has suffered “significant” facial injuries after being attacked by a dog outside a convenience store.
The incident happened near to the Nisa shop in Norton Road, Norton, Stockton-on-Tees, at 6.30pm on Saturday.
The girl was taken to hospital for treatment to her injuries while the dog has been seized, according to Cleveland Police.
A force spokesman said: “Police were called to a report of a five-year-old girl who had been attacked by a dog outside of Nisa on Norton Road yesterday at around 6:30pm.
“Officers attended the scene within minutes of the report being called in and provided medical assistance to the girl whilst waiting for the ambulance.
“The girl has suffered significant injuries to her face and is receiving treatment in hospital.
“The owner of the dog remained at the scene following the attack and co-operated with police. The dog has been seized.
“We would politely ask people to not post photos relating to the incident and to avoid speculating on social media whilst officers continue with their investigation.”