TWO TODDLERS have been rushed to hospital with serious injuries after being attacked by a dog.
The two-year-old girl and boy, 3, were injured by the animal, as was an 18-year-old woman, in the attack inside a property in Prescot, Merseyside, at around 4pm on Thursday, it is understood.
Emergency services rushed to the scene after a call was made, with the two toddlers being quickly taken to hospital for treatment to their serious leg and arm injuries.
Merseyside Police said the dog was seized at the home while enquiries continue to establish the hound’s breed and to identify its owner.
Chief Inspector Phil Thompson said: “This is a shocking incident that has resulted in two toddlers being taken to hospital with serious leg and arm injuries.
“We are in the very early stages of investigating this incident and the dog has been seized at the home.
“Enquiries are ongoing to establish the breed of the dog and identify the owner.
“As part of the investigation, officers remain at the scene to carry out witness and CCTV enquiries.”
Cops are appealing for anyone with information to come forward “as a matter of urgency”.
If you have any details which could help with the investigation, contact Merseyside Police by calling 101, quoting log number 729 of May 1.
You can also reach out to the force through social media or by calling Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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