A 12-year-old girl is in a stable condition after an XL bully attack, police have said.
Officers were called to The Crescent, Nantyglo in Monmouth, at about 5.50pm on Monday after reports of a dog attack.
The girl is being treated in hospital for injuries sustained in the attack, Gwent Police said.
The dog, which police have confirmed to be an XL bully, was seized by officers and has been “humanely destroyed” by a vet.
A 37-year-old man and 42-year-old woman from the Brynmawr area have been arrested on suspicion of owning or possessing a dog breed for fighting and owning or possessing a dog dangerously out of control and they remain in police custody.
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Superintendent John Davies said it was a “distressing incident” but there was “no further risk to the public”.
“It is possible that you may see ongoing police activity in Nantyglo as part of this work,” he added.
“You may have also seen an increased presence earlier this evening while officers were attending the incident.
“If you have concerns or information, please stop and talk with us.”
