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A two-year-old boy has suffered serious facial injuries after being attacked by two dogs in Wiltshire, according to police. | A two-year-old boy has suffered serious facial injuries after being attacked by two dogs in Wiltshire, according to police. |
The toddler was mauled by the animals, which are believed to be staffordshire bull terriers, in a back garden at around 6pm on Sunday before being taken to hospital for emergency treatment. | The toddler was mauled by the animals, which are believed to be staffordshire bull terriers, in a back garden at around 6pm on Sunday before being taken to hospital for emergency treatment. |
A 49-year-old man also suffered hand injuries during the incident at an address in Swanage Walk, Swindon. | A 49-year-old man also suffered hand injuries during the incident at an address in Swanage Walk, Swindon. |
Wiltshire police said both dogs had been seized by officers. No one has been arrested in connection with the attack yet, the force added. | Wiltshire police said both dogs had been seized by officers. No one has been arrested in connection with the attack yet, the force added. |
A police spokesman said: "At approximately 6pm yesterday, an incident occurred in Swanage Walk, Swindon, whereby a two-year-old local boy was injured by two dogs. | A police spokesman said: "At approximately 6pm yesterday, an incident occurred in Swanage Walk, Swindon, whereby a two-year-old local boy was injured by two dogs. |
"The child was taken to Frenchay hospital with serious facial injuries and is currently receiving treatment. | "The child was taken to Frenchay hospital with serious facial injuries and is currently receiving treatment. |
"A 49-year-old local man was also injured and received treatment for a hand injury which is not thought to be serious." | "A 49-year-old local man was also injured and received treatment for a hand injury which is not thought to be serious." |
Police said the toddler's parents were at their son's bedside. | Police said the toddler's parents were at their son's bedside. |
Investigating officers have appealed for anyone with information about the attack to contact police. | Investigating officers have appealed for anyone with information about the attack to contact police. |
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