Woman arrested in connection with Wexford dog attack

A young boy was seriously injured in the attack on November 27th
Woman arrested in connection with Wexford dog attack

Gardaí have arrested a woman in connection with a serious dog attack in Enniscorthy, Co Wexford.

On Sunday, November 27th, a nine-year-old boy sustained serious injuries in the attack involving a pitbull cross.

A woman aged in her 30s was arrested on Monday morning and is currently detained at Enniscorthy Garda station under section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984.

Gardaí said investigations into the matter are ongoing.

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