'Our son's jaw was left in pieces after dog attack'
A four-year-old boy named Alfred suffered severe injuries to his jaw after being attacked by a pocket bully dog while trick or treating. His parents are now advocating for more responsible dog ownership in light of rising dog attack statistics in England and Wales. They emphasize that all dogs can pose a danger if not properly raised, regardless of breed restrictions.
- ▪Alfred's jaw was described by surgeons as being in pieces after the attack.
- ▪Police recorded 32,746 dog attack offenses in England and Wales last year, marking a 5% increase from the previous year.
- ▪The boy's parents are urging greater awareness of the potential dangers posed by all dog breeds, not just those that are banned.
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'Our son's jaw was left in pieces after dog attack'34 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleJonathan Fagg,BBC England Data Unit,Alex Bish,South East InvestigationsandLeanne Rinne,South EastFamily handoutDanielle and Robert were trick or treating as a family when their son Alfred was attacked"The surgeon described Alfred's jaw as being like a box of cornflakes - when they opened it up, it was just in pieces."Danielle is describing the injuries her son suffered when the four-year-old was attacked by a pocket bully dog while the family was out trick or treating at Halloween nearly two years ago.She has been speaking about her son's recovery and is now campaigning for more responsible dog ownership, as new figures suggest a rise in dog attacks recorded by police in England and…
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