Woman arrested after Akita dog bites girl, 6, in West Sussex | UK news

A six-year-old girl has been treated in hospital after being bitten by an Akita dog in West Sussex.

The incident happened in Strand Parade, the Boulevard, Durrington, Worthing, between 4pm and 4.30pm on Thursday.

A Sussex police spokesperson said that a 53-year-old woman from Worthing had been arrested on suspicion of being in charge of a dog dangerously out of control and causing injury.

He said: “Police are appealing for witnesses after a child was bitten by a dog in Durrington. The six-year-old girl was walking with her grandmother when the incident occurred.

“She sustained a chest wound and was taken to hospital for treatment.

“The dog, identified as a Japanese Akita, was seized by police. Its owner, a 53-year-old woman from Worthing, was arrested on suspicion of being in charge of a dog dangerously out of control and causing injury.

“She has been released on bail until 4 January, pending further inquiries.”