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Baby back home after dog attack Baby back home after dog attack
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A baby who witnesses said was dragged in the jaws of a bull terrier for 60 yards has returned home from hospital.A baby who witnesses said was dragged in the jaws of a bull terrier for 60 yards has returned home from hospital.
Amir Santos, who is about a year old, suffered leg injuries in the attack in Mitcham, south London, on Wednesday.Amir Santos, who is about a year old, suffered leg injuries in the attack in Mitcham, south London, on Wednesday.
Three other people were attacked by the dog - said to be called Asbo - which was shot dead by police.Three other people were attacked by the dog - said to be called Asbo - which was shot dead by police.
The animal's owner, a 29-year-old woman, was arrested on suspicion of having a dog dangerously out of control. She has been released on bail.The animal's owner, a 29-year-old woman, was arrested on suspicion of having a dog dangerously out of control. She has been released on bail.
A bus driver intervened to rescue Amir, who returned home with his parents on Wednesday night. Abdul Khan, a National Express driver on the 152 Croydon service, intervened to rescue Amir during the attack which took place at 1120 BST.
'Heroic' actions It (the dog) was going absolutely wild Jackie Haggis, witness
A worker at Amir's nursery, Nought to Five Plus, said: "It's shocking. We're really concerned and will work to support the child. The baby returned home with his parents on Wednesday night.
"We were really sad to hear what happened, it's awful, especially for a little baby. All the staff are quite upset." Mr Khan said, being a parent himself, he was spurred on to intervene by the thought of his own 18-month-old daughter.
The bus driver, who was also attacked by the dog, worked for National Express London on the 152 Croydon service, the company said. He said: "I saw the baby being eaten by the dog and the mum was crying and trying to protect her baby but she was unable because she had another girl with her.
A spokeswoman for the firm said: "He is now at home recovering. We are being told his actions were heroic." "She was in a terrible state, she was crying. I couldn't imagine the pain the mum was feeling."
A 50-year-old woman was also bitten by the dog, while a fourth person received facial injuries. He said the mother lost the grip on the child in the struggle and the dog started running towards him.
'Absolutely wild' He and his colleagues ran and shut themselves in the van, but the dog still tried to attack them.
A spokeswoman for National Express said: "He [Mr Khan] is now at home recovering. We are being told his actions were heroic."
'Really concerned'
One of Mr Khan's colleagues was also bitten on the arm by the dog.
A woman in her 50s was also bitten and is being treated for leg injuries, while a fifth person received facial injuries and has now been discharged from hospital.
All of the victims were taken to hospital but none sustained life-threatening injuries, police said.All of the victims were taken to hospital but none sustained life-threatening injuries, police said.
A worker at Amir's nursery, Nought to Five Plus, said: "It's shocking. We're really concerned and will work to support the child."
Jackie Haggis, a 38-year-old foster carer from Tavistock Crescent, Mitcham, witnessed the attack from her house.Jackie Haggis, a 38-year-old foster carer from Tavistock Crescent, Mitcham, witnessed the attack from her house.
She said: "I saw the dog with a baby in its mouth. It dragged the baby about 60 yards across the green. It was going absolutely wild."She said: "I saw the dog with a baby in its mouth. It dragged the baby about 60 yards across the green. It was going absolutely wild."
She described how the dog refused to let go of the child despite being hit with a fire extinguisher and sticks.She described how the dog refused to let go of the child despite being hit with a fire extinguisher and sticks.
Police said the dog's owner was bailed to return in mid-November.Police said the dog's owner was bailed to return in mid-November.