A young girl has been left with serious injuries after she was attacked by a dog in Perth’s northern suburbs.
The child, who is under the age of 10, was in Hillarys in Joondalup on Wednesday afternoon when the canine approached her.
Emergency services were called to the scene and the girl was taken to Perth Children’s Hospital at 3.40pm.
A spokesperson from WA Ambulance said the girl was serious but non-life-threatening injuries.
It is understood the girl was left with serious facial injuries.
Joondalup Mayor Daniel Kingston said the city has impounded the dog to remove the risk to residents and the wider community.
“The city takes all dog attack reports seriously and is investigating the incident as a matter of priority,” Kingston said
“Any witnesses with information about this incident are encouraged to contact the City’s field officers on 9400 4000.”
WA Police were initially called to the scene of the attack.
“Subsequent inquiries confirmed the person received medical treatment and there was no requirement for police attendance,” a WA Police spokesperson said.
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