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Baby Jensen Wood mauled by 'bull terrier' dog | |
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A 14-month-old boy was seriously injured when his face was mauled by a "bull terrier-type" dog in Huddersfield. | |
Jensen Wood was attacked by the animal at a relative's home in Thorpe Pyn Croft, Dalton, on Sunday. | Jensen Wood was attacked by the animal at a relative's home in Thorpe Pyn Croft, Dalton, on Sunday. |
He was taken to Leeds General Infirmary where he underwent surgery for a fractured jaw and facial lacerations. | |
The dog has been seized and may be destroyed. West Yorkshire Police said no-one had been arrested. | The dog has been seized and may be destroyed. West Yorkshire Police said no-one had been arrested. |
Det Insp Andy Leonard said: "Enquiries are ongoing into the circumstances of the incident and to determine the breed of the dog involved. | Det Insp Andy Leonard said: "Enquiries are ongoing into the circumstances of the incident and to determine the breed of the dog involved. |
"The victim remains in hospital where he continues to be treated for serious but not life-threatening facial injuries." | "The victim remains in hospital where he continues to be treated for serious but not life-threatening facial injuries." |
Detectives believe the animal may have became violent because of the hot weather. | Detectives believe the animal may have became violent because of the hot weather. |