A shih tzu dog was attacked and bitten by at least two Staffordshire bull terrier-type animals in Distington.
And a 12-year-old girl was scratched while she tried to rescue the dog from the attack on Saturday at about 7.30pm on Hinnings Road.
Two black dogs attacked the shih tzu.
There may have also been another white Staffordshire bull terrier-type dog involved.
Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101.
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