Baby seriously injured in dog attack

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The baby suffered serious injuries and was taken to hospital, Sussex Police said

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A nine-month-old baby has been seriously injured after being attacked by a dog.

Emergency services were called to a private address in Lime Avenue in the village of Aldingbourne, near Chichester, at about 14:00 BST on Thursday.

The baby suffered serious injuries and was taken to hospital, Sussex Police said. The injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.

Officers seized the dog and an investigation into the circumstances of the attack has been launched.

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