A YOUNG girl was taken to hospital after she was attacked by a dog in Buncrana over the weekend.
The child was rushed to Letterkenny University Hospital following the incident in Buncrana on Friday morning at approximately 11.30am.
The youngster was treated at hospital and her injuries are not believed to be life threatening.
The dog involved has been handed over to the local dog warden.
A spokesperson for An Garda Siochana said, “Gardaí are investigating an incident where a female child was injured by a dog in Buncrana, at approximately 11.30am on Friday 30th July 2021.
“The child was taken to Letterkenny University Hospital with serious but what are believed to be non-life threatening injuries. The dog was handed over to the dog warden.
“Investigations are ongoing.”
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Posted: 9:30 am August 4, 2021