Boy, one, taken to hospital after dog ‘lunges at pushchair and bites his face’
A one-year-old boy was hospitalized with facial injuries after being bitten by a German Shepherd in a Southampton shopping center. Police are currently seeking to identify a woman seen with the dog in connection with the incident.
Why it matters
The incident highlights ongoing public safety concerns regarding dog control and responsible pet ownership in public spaces.
The boy was taken to hospital after the dog bit his face
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