Humberside Police are investigating reports of a dog biting a child in Goole.
The alleged incident took place on Morley Street at around 9:55am on Sunday, May 11. It is believed that a man was walking his dog when the dog reportedly bit an eight-year-old boy who was riding his bike at the time.
Emergency services attended and the boy was taken to hospital for ‘treatment to serious injuries to his face and arm.’
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A 54-year-old man was subsequently arrested on suspicion of being a person in charge of a dangerously out-of-control dog that caused injury. He has been released on conditional bail while police continue to investigate.
The force said the dog is believed to be a Staffordshire Bull Terrier, and the dog they suspect to be involved in the incident was later discovered at a nearby property. It has been seized as part of an ongoing investigation.
Neighbourhood Policing Chief Inspector Rob Danby said: “This was clearly a very distressing event for the child and their family and the police investigation into the incident continues as we gather information relevant to our enquiries.
“Our Dog Legislation Officer has been involved with the investigation and these discussions continue as we look to take the most appropriate action.
“We urge anyone who was in the area at the time and may have information that could assist our inquiries to please contact us via our non-emergency number, 101, quoting log number 153 of 11 May.”
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