Boy, 11, needs plastic surgery to facial injuries after dog attack

An 11-year-old boy was taken to York Hospital needing plastic surgery after a horrific dog attack.

The boy was hurt during a visit to Robin Hood’s Bay on Thursday (August 17).

He was bitten by a brindle-coloured boxer dog outside the fish and chip shop on Albion Road just after 6.10pm.

Significant injuries

The boy, who is from the South Yorkshire area, was taken to Scarborough Hospital by road ambulance before being transferred to York.

He suffered significant facial injuries which required plastic surgery.

Police are appealing to the public to help identify the men in the CCTV images.

Anyone who has any information that could officers with the investigation is asked to contact police.

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