Nine-month-old baby is hospitalised after being attacked by dog in West Sussex
Nine-month-old baby attacked by dog: Police launch probe after youngster admitted to hospital in West Sussex seriously injured
A nine-month-old baby is in hospital after a dog attack at a home in West Sussex.
The incident reportedly happened at a property on Lime Avenue in Aldingbourne at around 2pm on Thursday.
Although the boy was seriously injured, his life is not in danger.
The animal has been seized by the police while an investigation is underway.
It is the latest in a spate of dog attacks across the country in recent weeks.
The incident reportedly happened at around 2pm on Thursday at a property on Lime Avenue (pictured) in Aldingbourne, West Sussex.
A loving father was killed by an ‘out of control’ dog on Friday just four months after his son was born – and three days before his daughter turned two.
Jonathan Hogg, 37, was torn in the throat by his friend’s American Bully XL at a home in Leigh, Greater Manchester, on Thursday night. He was taken to hospital, but died shortly afterwards.
“We just had a baby and now I have to explain to our children why their father is gone,” his girlfriend Liberty Farrimond, 24, told the Daily Mail.
‘He was a great father. He would have done anything for them. He was a stay-at-home dad and loved to be around his kids.”
Police said a 24-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of leading a dangerously out-of-control dog that resulted in injury leading to death. He remains in custody for further questioning.
Officers were called to an address in Leigh, Greater Manchester, at 9.10pm following reports of a man’s ‘welfare concerns’.
Jonathan Hogg, 37, died today after being mauled by an American Bully XL dog
Police said a 24-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of leading a dangerously out-of-control dog that resulted in injury leading to death. He remains in custody for further questioning.
The dog was forced into a shack in a yard next to a mobile home and when armed officers arrived, the animal was shot.
Known to friends as Oggy, his brother shared a heartfelt tribute on social media, saying, “I can’t believe I’m writing this but rest assured boy.
Heartbroken is not the word. I didn’t want to leave you this morning. Love you brother.’
Another friend wrote: ‘I can’t believe this what a top lad.
“RIP Oggy, my thoughts are with your family.”
A third said, “RIP Oggy. You had a heart of gold.
“You would do anything for anyone. You will be missed big man.’