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Woman Hospitalized After Attack by Large Dog in Dumfries and Galloway

by Lisa

A woman has been swiftly transported to a hospital following an attack by a large bully-type dog in Dumfries and Galloway.

Emergency services were urgently dispatched to McConnel Street in Kelloholm on Saturday, April 27, after receiving reports of the incident around 6:25 pm.

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Ambulance crews promptly arrived at the scene, where they provided medical assistance to the victim before conveying her to Dumfries & Galloway Royal Infirmary for urgent treatment. Her injuries have been categorized as serious.

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Law enforcement officers continue to maintain a presence at the location, with the dog responsible for the attack now under control. Police have cautioned local residents to steer clear of the area as investigations proceed.

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A spokesperson for Police Scotland issued a statement, saying, “We received a report of a large bulldog-type dog attacking a woman in the McConnel Street area of Kelloholm around 6:25 pm on Saturday, April 27, 2024.”

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“Emergency services promptly responded, and the woman has been transported to Dumfries & Galloway Royal Infirmary for treatment of serious injuries.”

“Law enforcement officials remain on-site, and the dog has been safely secured. We urge members of the public to avoid the area at this time.”

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