Girl, 12, ‘millimetres from death’ after brutal attack by ‘fighting dog’ --[Reported by Umva mag]

Two people have been arrested after the dog 'bred for fighting' ravaged the victim.

Oct 8, 2024 - 17:23

Girl, 12, ‘millimetres from death’ after brutal attack by ‘fighting dog’ --[Reported by Umva mag]

Girl suffers life changing injuries in dog attack in Wales — Police were called to a home in Brynmawr after the brutal attack (Picture: Google Maps)

A 12-year-old girl was millimetres from death in a ‘fighting dog’ attack that’s left her ‘scarred for life.

The child had just arrived home with her dad in Brynmawr, south Wales, when the dog ‘came out of the blue’ and stuck its teeth into her, the girl’s mother said.

Her dad managed to subdue the dog and hold it down until police arrived.

But the girl requires surgery and a possible skin graft due to an arm injury sustained in the attack on The Crescent, Nantyglo, around 5.50pm on Monday.

She told Wales Online: ‘My daughter is going to be scarred physically and mentally for life, a few inches higher or a couple of millimetres deeper she would be dead.

‘I am a dog owner myself and can’t fathom how people have such a blatant disregard for life.’

A man, 37, and a 42-year-old woman, both from the Brynmawr area, have been arrested on suspicion of owning or possessing a dog bred for fighting, and for owning or possessing a dog dangerously out of control.

The dog has since been put down. Its breed has not been confirmed.

Superintendent John Davies said: ‘This was a distressing incident for everyone involved.

Is dog fighting legal in the UK?

Animal fighting – such as dog fighting, cockfighting, bear baiting and badger baiting – was outlawed in the UK in 1835.

The law bans not only fighting, but also owning fighting dogs and training them for such purposes.

The maximum fine is £20,000 and up to a year in prison.

Dog fighting remains a significant animal welfare issue and it is one of the ‘most horrific forms of organised animal cruelty’, the League Against Brutal Sports warned.

Training methods brutalise the animals and fights inflict untold physical and mental suffering on them for life.

‘I would like to reassure the local community there is no further risk to the public.

‘It is possible that you may see ongoing police activity in Brynmawr as part of this work.

‘You may have also seen an increased presence earlier this evening while officers were attending the incident.

‘If you have concerns or information, please stop and talk with us.’

This is the latest dog attack in the UK in which a child has been brutalised.

It was just last week that a six-year-old girl was hospitalised after being bitten by a Japanese Akita dog in West Sussex.

An XL Bully dog ragged the head of a 10-year-old child in Doncaster back in July.

Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at [email protected].

For more stories like this, check our news page.

The following news has been carefully analyzed, curated, and compiled by Umva Mag from a diverse range of people, sources, and reputable platforms. Our editorial team strives to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the information we provide. By combining insights from multiple perspectives, we aim to offer a well-rounded and comprehensive understanding of the events and stories that shape our world. Umva Mag values transparency, accountability, and journalistic integrity, ensuring that each piece of content is delivered with the utmost professionalism.