The attack happened in the North Penrallt area of Caernarfon, Gwynedd (Picture: Google)
A child has been left with ‘life-changing’ injuries and has been taken to hospital following a dog attack in North Wales.
The attack happened in the North Penrallt area of Caernarfon, Gwynedd, on Sunday.
The eight-year-old remains in Alder Hey Hospital in Liverpool.
A 44-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of owning a dangerously out of control dog that caused serious injury.
The breed has not yet been confirmed but it has been humanely destroyed.
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.’
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