12-year-old girl suffers life-changing injuries after dog attack in South Wales | Wales

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

The child was taken to hospital after officers were called to a property in Brynmawr, south Wales, at around 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 possessing or possessing a dog dangerously out of control Gwent police said.

The dog was confiscated by officials and destroyed. No other animals were involved in the attack, police added.

Supt John Davies said: “This was a disturbing incident for those involved. I would like to reassure the local community that 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 any concerns or information, please stop and speak to us.”

Anyone with information about the incident can contact police via their website, direct messages on social media or by calling 101 quoting reference number 2400334368. The public can also call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.