Dog put down after attacking Scottish girl, 10, as two people charged

Two people have been charged and a dog put down after a child was taken to hospital following an attack in Glasgow.

The ten-year-old girl was attacked by the animal on Maukinfauld Road, Parkhead, in the city’s east end on Wednesday afternoon.

The girl was taken to hospital and released after treatment, police said. Picture: John Devlin | John Devlin

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 3pm on Wednesday, October 30, we received a report of a dog having attacked a 10-year-old girl on Maukinfauld Road, Glasgow.

“She was taken to hospital and released after treatment.

“A 52-year-old man and a 77-year-old woman have been charged in connection with this incident. A report will be submitted to the procurator fiscal.

“The dog was euthanised following this incident.”