Child injured after dog attack in Regina, investigation underway

An investigation is underway after a child was reportedly injured after being attacked by a dog in the area of 6th Avenue and Garnet Street. (Source: Google Streetview)

An investigation is underway after a child was reportedly injured after being attacked by a dog.

On Wednesday, June 17 at around 8 p.m. officers patrolling the area of 6th Avenue and Garnet Street were flagged down by two children who told them they had been attacked by a dog, Regina police said in an update on Friday.

According to police, one of the children, a nine-year-old, had a visible wound on his face. The children also told police they had witnessed the dog attack another dog in a nearby yard.

Paramedics took the injured child to hospital for treatment of his non-life-threatening injuries.

Animal Protection officers and police found the dog at a home a short distance from the scene.

As of Friday, the dog is in the custody of Animal Protection.

“As per regular practice, Animal Protection has assumed the lead on this investigation and the Regina Police Service will assist as required,” police noted.