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One-year-old boy is rushed to hospital after 'dog lunged at pushchair and attacked him': Police release CCTV of woman

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Folker, R. (2026, September 20). One-year-old boy is rushed to hospital after 'dog lunged at pushchair and attacked him': Police release CCTV of woman. Daily Mail. https://www.dailymail.com/news/article-16146593/boy-hospital-dog-pushchair-Police-CCTV-woman.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

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A one-year-old boy was hospitalized after being bitten by a dog that allegedly lunged at his pushchair in Shirley Precinct, Southampton around 3:20 PM. The attack resulted in two puncture wounds and facial grazes for the child. Police have released CCTV footage of a woman they want to question; she is described as white, approximately 5 feet 7 inches tall with a large build. They are also looking for information about a German Shepherd wearing a soft mesh muzzle involved in the incident.

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On October 24, in Southampton, a one-year-old boy sustained puncture wounds and facial injuries after a dog allegedly lunged at his pushchair and bit him. The incident occurred around 3:20 PM when officers were called to Shirley Precinct following reports of the attack. Police released CCTV footage showing a woman they wish to speak with, described as white, 5ft 7ins tall, and large in build, along with what is believed to be a German Shepherd wearing a soft mesh muzzle. The dog's owner or handler has not been identified yet, and police are investigating the exact circumstances of the attack.

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- See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred Source A one-year-old boy has been taken to hospital after suffering puncture wounds and injuries to his face after a dog allegedly lunged at his pushchair and bit his face. Officers rushed to Shirley Precinct in Southampton at around 3.20pm after reports that a one-year-old boy had been bitten by a dog. uncertain

boy → see → dog

The dog is said to have lunged at the pushchair, where its teeth made contact with the boy's face. asserted

teeth → say → face

The boy suffered two small puncture wounds and grazes to his face, and was taken to hospital. asserted

boy → suffer → hospital

Police have released CCTV images of a woman, who they would like to speak to as part of their investigation, and a dog believed to be a German Shepherd. asserted

they → release → investigation

The woman is described as white, 5ft 7ins tall, and of large build. asserted

woman → describe → build

Meanwhile, the dog is said to have been wearing a soft mesh-style muzzle. asserted

dog → say → muzzle

Police have released CCTV images of a woman they would like to speak to along with a dog believed to be a German Shepherd, which was wearing a soft mesh-style muzzle A police statement said: 'Since this was reported to us, officers have been carrying out enquiries and are working to establish the exact circumstances surrounding the incident. asserted

officers → release → incident

We are hoping to speak with a woman, who may have information which could help with our enquiries. uncertain

which → hop → enquiries

She has been described as: White, 5ft 7ins tall, of large build. asserted

She → describe → build

The dog, believed to be a German Shepherd, was wearing a soft mesh-style muzzle. asserted

dog → believe → muzzle

'If this is you, or if you know the woman, please call police on 101, quoting 44260407684. asserted

you → know → 44260407684

Also, if you witnessed the incident, or have any relevant information, please contact us. asserted

you → witness → us

One-year-old boy is rushed to hospital after 'dog lunged at pushchair and attacked him': Police release CCTV of woman

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