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Boy attacked by 'relative's dog' Boy attacked by 'relative's dog'
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A two-year-old boy has received serious facial injuries after being attacked by a dog in Lincolnshire, police said. A two-year-old boy received serious facial injuries when he was attacked by a dog in Lincolnshire, police said.
Officers were called to an address at Baythorpe Caravan Site in Skegness on Tuesday morning where they found the injured toddler. Officers were called to an address at Baythorpe Caravan Site in Skegness on Tuesday morning.
He was first taken to Boston's Pilgrim Hospital but has been transferred to the Leicester Royal Infirmary for specialist treatment. The boy was first taken to Boston's Pilgrim Hospital but has been transferred to the Leicester Royal Infirmary for specialist treatment.
Police said they believed the dog belonged to a relative of the toddler. Police said the dog, believed to be a Staffordshire bull terrier, belonged to a relative of the toddler.
It is not yet known what breed the dog was but it has been taken to Skegness police station to be examined by a vet. Officers said it appeared the child was visiting his grandparents at the caravan park. He was with his mother.
The dog was taken away and will be assessed.
Although the boy received serious injuries, they are not thought to be life-threatening.Although the boy received serious injuries, they are not thought to be life-threatening.
The area where the attack took place has been cordoned off and scenes of crime officers are carrying out forensic examinations. The area where the attack took place has been cordoned off and scenes-of-crime officers are carrying out forensic examinations.