Young child rushed to hospital after dog attack
A young child has been rushed to hospital after being attacked by a dog in North Canterbury.
A police spokesperson said they were notified of the dog attacking a young child who suffered moderate injuries to the face and shoulder in Waimakariri around 5:35pm.
They were taken to Christchurch hospital by ambulance.
It’s understood the dog was a bullmastiff.
The attack has been referred to the Waimakariri District Council the police spokesperson said.
