Woman arrested after dog attacks child, 11, in south-east London

Police rushed to a property on Byron Drive in Erith at 1.40pm on Saturday following reports of an attack.

An 11-year-old girl was found at the scene with injuries and taken to hospital. Her condition has been assessed as not life-threatening or life-changing.

The dog was contained and removed from the address.

A woman was arrested at the scene for obstructing police and having a dog dangerously out of control.

Enquiries into the circumstances are ongoing.