More details about the dog that has left a 17-month-old baby boy in hospital have today been released.
Police were called to Marian Gardens, in Netherton, to reports of a 17-month-old being attacked by a dog at around 1.25pm yesterday (Sunday).
The breed of dog involved in the incident was a Staffy Bull Bullmastiff, police confirmed.
Emergency services, including a number of police cars and an air ambulance, were called to the scene following the attack.
Officers said the little boy suffered a leg injury after being bitten by the dog.
The dog has been seized by police and its owner will be questioned.
Some witnesses said the boy was playing on a swing when the dog attacked although this has not been confirmed by police.
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A Merseyside police spokesperson said yesterday: "Emergency services were called to reports that a baby had been attacked by a dog.
"At around 1.25pm police received reports that a 17-month-old baby boy was bitten on the leg by a dog.
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"The baby has been taken to hospital by air ambulance to be treated for a non-life threatening leg injury.
"The dog has been seized and its owner will be questioned by police. Enquiries into the incident are ongoing."
Anyone with information is asked to contact @MerPolCC on Twitter, 'Merseyside Police Contact Centre' on Facebook, call 101 or the independent charity @CrimestoppersUK anonymously, on 0800 555 111, with reference 21000082136.
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