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Boy, 4, badly hurt in dog attack Boy, 4, badly hurt in dog attack
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A four-year-old boy has been left seriously injured after being attacked by a dog near Holywell in Flintshire. A four-year-old boy has been seriously injured after being attacked by a dog near Holywell in Flintshire.
A neighbour intervened and both he and the child were injured. They were taken to Ysbyty Glan Clwyd in Bodelwyddan. A neighbour and the boy's father intervened and all three were injured. They were taken to Ysbyty Glan Clwyd in Bodelwyddan, Denbighshire.
The neighbour was released soon afterwards. The boy's injuries are not thought to be life threatening. Neither adult is thought to have been seriously injured. The boy's injuries are not thought to be life threatening.
Police said they had not established the animal's breed, but it was not prohibited under the Dangerous Dogs Act. It was later destroyed by a vet. Police say the animal's breed has not yet been established, but it was not banned under the Dangerous Dogs Act.
It is understood the youngster suffered injuries to his arm and torso. The dog has been destroyed by a vet.
Police had been called at 1920 BST (1820 GMT) on Tuesday after reports the boy had been attacked near Tan y Felin in Greenfield. It is understood the youngster suffered injuries to his arm and torso. A police spokeswoman said the boy had not suffered facial injuries.
Police were called at 1920 BST (1820 GMT) on Tuesday after reports the boy had been attacked near Tan y Felin in Greenfield.
Greenfield councillor David Wilkes said he was shocked by news of the attack.Greenfield councillor David Wilkes said he was shocked by news of the attack.
He added: "As parents we're always concerned about dogs mixing with young children, toddlers and babies.He added: "As parents we're always concerned about dogs mixing with young children, toddlers and babies.
"This highlights the need for parents and dog owners to be alert at all times to the potential danger.""This highlights the need for parents and dog owners to be alert at all times to the potential danger."