A CHILD has been taken to hospital with serious injuries after being attacked by a dog in Caernarfon.

Emergency services were called to the North Penrallt area on yesterday (August 11).

An eight-year-old child was taken to Alder Hey hospital with "life-changing injuries" and remains in hospital at this time.

A 44-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of owning a dangerously out of control dog that caused serious injury.

Police said the dog involved was "humanely destroyed", with its breed yet to be confirmed.

Detective Inspector Richard Griffith said: “This incident has understandably caused concern in the local community and there will be an increased police presence in the area for reassurance purposes.

“Our investigations are continuing, and I am appealing to anyone who witnessed, or may have footage of the incident to contact police.

“We continue to support the child’s family during this traumatic time and would ask for their privacy to be respected.”

Anyone with information that could assist police enquiries is asked to contact police via our website or by calling 101, quoting reference Q119639.