Horror as boy, 8, bitten in FACE by Staffordshire Bull Terrier while riding bike along street – with man, 54, arrested

AN eight-year-old boy was bitten in the face by a Staffordshire Bull Terrier while on his bike in a horror attack.

The youngster was cycling in Goole, Yorkshire, when the the vicious dog chased him down on May 11.

Cops and paramedics raced to Morley Street at around 10am and the boy was rushed to hospital with serious injuries to his face and arm.

Chief Inspector Rob Danby said: “This was clearly a very distressing event for the child and their family and the police investigation into the incident continues as we gather information relevant to our enquiries.

“Our Dog Legislation Officer has been involved with the investigation and these discussions continue as we look to take the most appropriate action.

“We urge anyone who was in the area at the time and may have information that could assist our inquiries to please contact us via our non-emergency number, 101, quoting log number 153 of 11 May.”