Two boys aged two and three have been seriously hurt in a dog attack in Merseyside.
The attack happened at around 4pm today at a house in Johnson Avenue, Prescot.
The boys were taken to hospital with serious leg and arm injuries.
An 18-year-old woman was also hurt.
Photos show several police vehicles and ambulances at the scene this afternoon.
Merseyside Police said the dog was seized at the property and enquiries are ongoing to establish the breed and identity its owner.
Chief Inspector Phil Thompson said: ‘This is a shocking incident that has resulted in two toddlers being taken to hospital with serious leg and arm injuries.
‘We are in the very early stages of investigating this incident and the dog has been seized at the home. Enquiries are ongoing to establish the breed of the dog and identify the owner.
‘As part of the investigation, officers remain at the scene to carry out witness and CCTV enquiries. If you have any information that could help our investigation, please get in touch as a matter of urgency.’
DM @MerPolCC on social media or call 101, quoting log number 729 of 1st May.
You can also call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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