![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/girl-5-suffers-serious-face-injuries-in-horror-dog-attack-outside-nisa-store/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/1_Screenshot-2023-08-13-at-212550.jpg&description=A schoolgirl, five, suffered serious injuries to her face after she was mauled by a dog outside a Nisa shop in Teesside on Saturday, with police confirming the animal was seized A five-year-old girl has suffered serious face injuries after being attacked and mauled by a dog outside a Nisa store. The shocking incident happened at around 5pm on Saturday outside the store in Teesside with police and ambulance crews attending. The youngster was rushed to hospital with injuries to her face. Her current status is unknown. A spokesperson for Cleveland Police said: "The girl has suffered significant injuries to her face and is receiving treatment in hospital. "The owner of the dog remained at the scene following the attack and co-operated with police. The dog has been seized. "We would politely ask people not to post photos relating to the incident and to avoid speculating on social media whilst officers continue with their investigation." Earlier this year members of the public overwhelmingly backed the Mirror's campaign for action to stop killings by dangerous dogs. Four in five voters believe ministers should introduce tougher penalties for owners whose dogs are out of control. The Mirror is demanding more robust sanctions as part of its Time for Action on Dangerous Dogs campaign. We want a new Jack Lis Law to end the maulings - named in honour of the 10-year-old killed by a dog.){kind=link}
A schoolgirl, five, suffered serious injuries to her face after she was mauled by a dog outside a Nisa shop in Teesside on Saturday, with police confirming the animal was seized
A five-year-old girl has suffered serious face injuries after being attacked and mauled by a dog outside a Nisa store.
The shocking incident happened at around 5pm on Saturday outside the store in Teesside with police and ambulance crews attending. The youngster was rushed to hospital with injuries to her face. Her current status is unknown.
A spokesperson for Cleveland Police said: “The girl has suffered significant injuries to her face and is receiving treatment in hospital.
“The owner of the dog remained at the scene following the attack and co-operated with police. The dog has been seized.