Kirkby: Dog that mauled girl, 3, was banned breed, police say
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The child was rushed to hospital after the attack in Kirkby town centre
A dog that attacked a three-year-old girl was a breed which is banned in the UK, police have confirmed.
The child was rushed to hospital after the attack outside a pub in Kirkby town centre on Saturday, Merseyside Police said.
Her injuries were described as "significant" but not life-threatening and she has since been discharged.
The force said the dog was a Pit Bull Terrier which would be "humanely destroyed".
A 31-year-old man from Ormskirk, who was detained on suspicion of affray and having a dog dangerously out of control in a public place has been released under investigation.
Police said the scene, outside the Market Tavern pub in Newtown Gardens, was busy at the time of the attack around 15:15 BST and appealed for information.
In the UK, external, it is illegal to own certain types of dog, including Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino and Fila Brasileiro breeds.
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- Published3 September 2023
