12-Year-Old Girl Suffers ‘Life-Changing’ Injuries from Dog Attack

Mar. 15, 2025

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A 12-year-old girl has been seriously injured following a dog attack in the village of Nantyglo in Wales, U.K.

On Monday, Oct. 7, Gwent Police said they were called to a residence at around 5:50 p.m. local time after receiving a report of a dog attack.

According to the police, the 12-year-old has been taken to the hospital to be treated for her injuries.

“We were called to The Crescent, Nantyglo, Brynmawr, at around 5:50 p.m. on Monday 7 October, following reports of a dog attack,” the policesaid in a statement. “Officers attended and a 12-year-old girl was taken to hospital with life-changing injuries.”

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They also added that the dog involved in the attack was captured and “humanely destroyed.”

A man and a woman have been arrested and currently remain in police custody.

“A 37-year-old man and a 42-year-old woman, both from the Brynmawr area, have been arrested on suspicion of owning or possessing a dog bred for fighting and owning or possessing a dog dangerously out of control,” the police wrote. “They remain in police custody at this time.”

“This was a distressing incident for those involved. I would like to reassure the local community there is no further risk to the public,” Superintendent John Davies said in a statement. “It is possible that you may see ongoing police activity in Nantyglo as part of this work. You may have also seen an increased presence earlier this evening while officers were attending the incident.”

“If you have concerns or information, please stop and talk with us,” Davies added.

PEOPLE has contacted Gwent Police for further comment.

source: people.com