A toddler has been mauled by a dog and rushed to the hospital with head injuries. Police have arrested a woman, 42, on suspicion of allowing a dog to be dangerously out of control. The three-year-old boy was attacked by an XL Bully at Rotherham in South Yorkshire.

He is still in the hospital after the attack at around 2pm on Monday, according to local reports.

South Yorkshire Police said: “We were called to reports of a dog attack on Spalton Road, Parkgate, Rotherham at 2.08pm on Monday (17 April).

“Officers attended the scene and an XL Bully dog was seized from a property on the road.

“A three-year-old boy was taken to hospital to be treated for his injuries.

“A 42-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of owner or person in charge allowing a dog to be dangerously out of control. She was later bailed.”

Police have requested anyone with information should call them at 101 or use the incident number 538 of April 17.

We’ll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures and video on this breaking news story.

For the latest news and breaking news visit: express.co.uk/news

Stay up to date with all the big headlines, pictures, analysis, opinion and video on the stories that matter to you.

Follow our social media accounts here on facebook.com/DailyExpress and @daily_express

‌

Source: Read Full Article