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Lincoln dog attack: Woman's injuries 'devastating' | |
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Injuries described as "devastating" to a woman attacked by a dog in Lincoln, include having the skin on her head "ripped back exposing her skull". | |
Police said the animal's owner had been arrested and the dog, believed to be an American pit bull, was now in kennels. | |
Armed police and a helicopter were deployed to search for the dog after the attack on Sunday. | Armed police and a helicopter were deployed to search for the dog after the attack on Sunday. |
Insp Michelle McIlroy, of Lincolnshire Police, said the victim, 22, had suffered "life-changing" injuries. | |
'Deep facial gouges' | |
She had also suffered "deep facial gouges on her cheeks" and injuries to her hand, said Insp McIlroy. | |
Residents in part of Lincoln were warned to stay in their homes during the night-time search for the animal. | Residents in part of Lincoln were warned to stay in their homes during the night-time search for the animal. |
Police searched an area near an old quarry off Outer Circle Road on the outskirts of the city on Sunday evening. | Police searched an area near an old quarry off Outer Circle Road on the outskirts of the city on Sunday evening. |
During the search, the area where the dog was thought to be was "contained" by police. | |
The woman was taken for treatment to Lincoln County Hospital. | |
Insp McIlroy said: "She has suffered quite devastating injuries. They are not described as life-threatening, but certainly life-changing. | |
"It is quite unusual for an adult to be attacked by a dog in this way. We hear about small children being attacked but it is unusual for an adult to be attacked." | |
Tests are being carried out on the dog to confirm the breed, police said. | Tests are being carried out on the dog to confirm the breed, police said. |
Insp McIlroy said magistrates would be likely to approve a destruction order for the dog. | |
A 33-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of having a dangerous dog out of control in a public place. | |
He will also be questioned on suspicion of affray after an incident involving police officers who were attempting to seize the dog. |