11-year-old girl seriously injured in dog attack in Dundee

An 11-year-old girl has been taken to hospital after being attacked by a dog.

The child was injured in the incident just before 5pm on Monday, on a path in Dundee.

She was taken to Ninewells Hospital for treatment for a serious injury.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 4.45pm on Monday, 16 June, we received a report of a dog attack on a path between Forth Crescent and South Road in Dundee.

“An 11-year-old girl was taken to Ninewells Hospital with a serious injury.

“Enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances.”