Toddler bitten by dog in Cartwright

A toddler has been taken to hospital after being attacked by a dog in Sydney’s south west overnight.

About 7.30pm (Monday 21 October 2019), a 23-month-old toddler was in the lounge room of a home on Hermitage Crescent, Cartwright, when he was bitten by the family dog.

The baby boy suffered significant wounds to the left side of his face and was taken to Liverpool Hospital by his mother.

Officers from Liverpool City Police Area Command and local council were notified and commenced investigations into the circumstances surrounding the incident.

The dog was secured by police and removed by local council rangers.

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence.

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