Boy, 9, rushed to hospital after dog attack as gardaí launch investigation

A nine-year-old boy was left with facial injuries after being bitten by a dog in Limerick amid a Garda probe. 

The incident happened in the city centre at 8:30pm on Wednesday, May 29. 

The boy had to be taken to hospital to be treated for facial injuries.

Sergeant Ber Leetch, crime prevention officer at Henry Street garda station said that pet owners must protect their animals and anyone it may come into contact with.

"You must know your dog and know if they are on the restricted dog breeds list, look at the fogs.ie website if you are not sure.

"There are rules that must be followed, restricted breeds of dogs must wear a muzzle in public, be on a short lead, wear a collar with owners’ information on it and the person controlling the dog must be over 16 years of age.

"These rules are in place to protect everybody including the dog."