Horror as child is attacked by a dog in front of shocked onlookers before cops rush to the scene | The Sun

A CHILD is said to have been attacked by a dog in front of shocked onlookers, seeing police race to the scene.

The horror unfolded in Birmingham, with medics rushing to check over the youngster.

Their current condition is unknown.

Specialist dog officers swooped on the Washwood Heath area after getting frantic calls about the alleged attack yesterday.

The hound, said to be a bulldog, was then seized by cops.

West Midlands Police said: "BHLPA C Team Stechford Response & Specialist Dog Unit officers responded to reports of a child being grappled to the floor by a bulldog in the Washwood Heath West Midlands area.

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"A bulldog was seized via police. West Midlands Ambulance Service arrived and assessed the Child." 

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