Woman suffers serious facial injuries in dog attack in Sydney’s inner west
A woman has suffered significant facial injuries when she was mauled by a dog in Sydney’s inner west.
The 47-year-old was attacked by her dog at a home on Edith St, Leichhardt about 12.20am on Wednesday.
She was treated for significant facial injuries, with paramedics seen covering the lower part of her face with a towel.
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The woman’s pants were covered in blood.
NSW Police said the woman was taken to hospital in a serious condition.
“The incident has been reported to the local council, who have commenced an investigation into the circumstances of the incident,” police said.
Originally published on 7NEWS
