Woman mauled by American bull dog outside Tesco as man arrested | The Sun

A WOMAN is suffering serious injuries after a dog attack.

The incident took place at around 1.30pm yesterday outside aTesco's in Salisbury, Wiltshire.

The woman was rushed to hospital where she is receiving treatment for her injuries.

It is believed that while her injuries are serious, they are not life-threatening.

The owner of a white American bull dog was arrested at the scene on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm with intent, Wiltshire Police said.

He is currently in police custody.

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It is understood the dog has been taken into appropriate care.

Just days ago a dog walker was mauled to death when the eight pets she was hired to look after suddenly turned on her “like a pack of small wolves”.

Paramedics battled in vain to save the gravely injured 28-year-old who was set upon moments after one of the pets bit another woman out walking her dog.

Last month, an 11-year-old schoolgirl was mauled by a dog in a "shocking and sustained" attack, according to police.

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The victim was walking to school when the animal lunged at her and bit her several times on the hand and arm.

Also in December, a woman was bitten in the head by a Bull Mastiff while she was in a playground in Leicester.

The cops are now appealing for any witnesses to come forward with any information about Saturday's incident.

Anyone with information about the incident has been asked to call 101 quoting log number 54230004637.

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