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Girl, six, mauled in Chingford dog attack Girl, six, mauled in Chingford dog attack
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Police are trying to trace the owner of a dog which bit off part of a six-year-old girl's ear during an attack in Chingford, north-east London. Police are trying to trace the owner of a dog which bit off part of a six-year-old girl's ear in Chingford, north-east London.
The girl, who also suffered injuries to her neck and shoulder, has undergone plastic surgery at a hospital in Essex where she will stay overnight.The girl, who also suffered injuries to her neck and shoulder, has undergone plastic surgery at a hospital in Essex where she will stay overnight.
The attack took place at Pole Hill, Woodberry Way, Chingford at 12:00 GMT in front of the girl's parents. The attack took place at Pole Hill, Woodberry Way, Chingford at 12:00 GMT on Saturday in front of her parents.
The dog is thought to be a black and white bull terrier.The dog is thought to be a black and white bull terrier.
The owner of the dog is described as a white male, aged approximately 38 to 40 years old, with cropped blond hair.The owner of the dog is described as a white male, aged approximately 38 to 40 years old, with cropped blond hair.
They had left the scene when the Metropolitan Police and London Ambulance arrived.They had left the scene when the Metropolitan Police and London Ambulance arrived.
Det Sgt Stuart Cheek, of Waltham Forest police, said: "This was an appalling incident that left a young child with serious injuries which are likely to scar her for life. Det Sgt Stuart Cheek, of Waltham Forest police, said the child was in the park with her parents and a younger brother when the animal attacked her.
"I would appeal to anyone who saw what happened, was in the area at the time of the attack, or has noticed anything since that might assist the investigation, to get in touch as soon as possible. He said: "This was an appalling incident that left a young child with serious injuries which are likely to scar her for life.
"The family are concerned not only about her but also the potential for further attacks that may happen with this dog.
"It is crucial that we find those responsible so that no-one else is put at risk by this dog and its owner.""It is crucial that we find those responsible so that no-one else is put at risk by this dog and its owner."
The officer asked people who may have seen the attack or noticed anything which could help with the invetigation to come forward.