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Two-year-old girl mauled by dog Two-year-old girl mauled by dog
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A two-year-old girl is in hospital after she was attacked by a dog at a flat in Lancashire.A two-year-old girl is in hospital after she was attacked by a dog at a flat in Lancashire.
The toddler suffered serious facial injuries when she was mauled by the Staffordshire bull Terrier. The toddler suffered serious facial injuries when she was mauled by the Staffordshire bull terrier.
The attack happened at a first floor flat in Borrowdale Avenue, Shadsworth, on Friday afternoon.The attack happened at a first floor flat in Borrowdale Avenue, Shadsworth, on Friday afternoon.
Lancashire Police said the girl is being treated at the Royal Manchester Children's Hospital, Pendlebury, after undergoing surgery.Lancashire Police said the girl is being treated at the Royal Manchester Children's Hospital, Pendlebury, after undergoing surgery.
Forensic examinationsForensic examinations
Her condition is said to "stable but poorly".Her condition is said to "stable but poorly".
Det Sgt Jonathon Holmes, of Lancashire Police, said forensic examinations have been carried out at the flat.Det Sgt Jonathon Holmes, of Lancashire Police, said forensic examinations have been carried out at the flat.
He said officers were reviewing the information they had and a decision on whether a criminal offence had been committed would be made in the next few days.He said officers were reviewing the information they had and a decision on whether a criminal offence had been committed would be made in the next few days.
Staffordshire bull terriers are not a breed subject to restrictions under the Dangerous Dogs Act.Staffordshire bull terriers are not a breed subject to restrictions under the Dangerous Dogs Act.