Girl, 7, rushed to hospital after attack by 'XL bully'
The attack happened at Gorsedale Park in Merseyside, leaving the schoolgirl with injuries to her head and legs.
"This was a horrific attack which has left a young girl receiving hospital treatment for injuries to her head and legs," Merseyside Police detective inspector Emma Kerrigan said. "We have seized the dog and extensive efforts are underway to establish exactly what happened and to find the owner."Ms Kerrigan continued: "I want to appeal to anyone who was in the area at the time of the incident, who may have information which could help us with our investigation to come forward as soon as possible.
The detective inspector added that the attack "highlights in the starkest terms the potential dangers of dogs" and urged anyone with information about dangerous dogs in their area to come forwards.
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