An eight-month-old baby girl is fighting for her life after a savage attack by an XL Bully-type dog in Hawkinge. The terrifying incident unfolded at a home on Siskin Close just after 2:30pm on Wednesday, prompting emergency services to rush to the scene.
Baby Airlifted to London Hospital
The infant, badly bitten in the brutal mauling, was airlifted to a London hospital where she remains in serious condition. The community is left shaken by the horrific assault on such a tiny victim.
Dog Seized and Destroyed
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Two Arrested Over Dangerous Dog
An 18-year-old man and a 76-year-old woman were arrested on suspicion of being in charge of a dog dangerously out of control. Both remain in custody as the investigation presses on.
Police Step Up Patrols
“Officers will remain in the area while enquiries are carried out and to provide reassurance to the local community,” said a Kent Police spokesperson.
The attack has sent shockwaves through the neighbourhood, with locals voicing fears over the presence of powerful dogs. Police are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward as the probe continues.
More updates on the baby’s condition and the ongoing investigation are expected soon.
