A WOMAN is currently in hospital after a dog attack in Newport today.
Gwent Police were called to an address in Maesglas Avenue, Newport, at around 8.50am this morning, Monday March 25, following reports of a dog attack.
The Welsh Ambulance Service and the force attended the scene.
A 48-year-old woman has been taken to hospital for treatment.
A 32-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of being in charge of a dog dangerously out of control, causing injury. She remains in custody.
The dog has since been humanely destroyed by a veterinary surgeon.
The incident caused a large emergency police presence.
A spokesperson for Gwent Police said: "We were called to an address in Maesglas Avenue, Newport, at around 8.50am on Monday 25 March, following reports of a dog attack.
"Officers attended, alongside paramedics from the Welsh Ambulance Service, a 48-year-old woman has been taken to hospital for treatment.
"A 32-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of being in charge of a dog dangerously out of control, causing injury. She remains in custody.
"The dog has been humanely destroyed by a veterinary surgeon."
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules hereComments are closed on this article