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More than 800 dog attacks have been investigated by the police across south Wales over the last two-and-a-half years, according to the latest figures. | More than 800 dog attacks have been investigated by the police across south Wales over the last two-and-a-half years, according to the latest figures. |
In one incident a toddler was targeted by a dog, while in others people suffered facial injuries and other pets were killed. | In one incident a toddler was targeted by a dog, while in others people suffered facial injuries and other pets were killed. |
The figures were released to Cynon Valley AM Christine Chapman under the Freedom of Information Act. | The figures were released to Cynon Valley AM Christine Chapman under the Freedom of Information Act. |
The assembly government is facing calls for compulsory microchips for dogs. | The assembly government is facing calls for compulsory microchips for dogs. |
Concern about dog attacks was heightened after a four-year-old boy was mauled to death by a pit bull dog in Liverpool last month. | Concern about dog attacks was heightened after a four-year-old boy was mauled to death by a pit bull dog in Liverpool last month. |
John Paul Massey died from severe neck and head injuries following the attack at his grandmother's home. | John Paul Massey died from severe neck and head injuries following the attack at his grandmother's home. |
I will be lobbying the rural affairs minister to introduce compulsory micro-chipping as soon as possible Christine Chapman AM | I will be lobbying the rural affairs minister to introduce compulsory micro-chipping as soon as possible Christine Chapman AM |
The figures released to Ms Chapman showed that pit bull terriers, bull mastiffs and Rottweilers have been involved in the Welsh attacks. | |
In total, there were 812 incidents across the South Wales Police region with 11 dogs having to be destroyed. | In total, there were 812 incidents across the South Wales Police region with 11 dogs having to be destroyed. |
The figures run from early 2007 to late 2009. | The figures run from early 2007 to late 2009. |
In one incident in Merthyr Tydfil in June 2008, a Jack Russell dog "ran at an 18-month-old child". | In one incident in Merthyr Tydfil in June 2008, a Jack Russell dog "ran at an 18-month-old child". |
In another in Tonyrefail in June 2007, a Rottweiler approached a pram "aggressively". | In another in Tonyrefail in June 2007, a Rottweiler approached a pram "aggressively". |
In another in Cardiff, an attack by a pit bull terrier left the victim with groin injuries. | In another in Cardiff, an attack by a pit bull terrier left the victim with groin injuries. |
Labour AM Ms Chapman said: "People have suffered awful facial injuries and even pet cats and rabbits are being killed. This is completely unacceptable. | Labour AM Ms Chapman said: "People have suffered awful facial injuries and even pet cats and rabbits are being killed. This is completely unacceptable. |
"I will be lobbying the rural affairs minister to introduce compulsory micro-chipping as soon as possible." | "I will be lobbying the rural affairs minister to introduce compulsory micro-chipping as soon as possible." |
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