Mum and child taken to hospital after dog attack

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Image caption, The attack happened in the Sidmouth seafront area at about 19:30 BST on Sunday 11 August, police said

Police are appealing for witnesses after a woman and child were bitten by a dog in Devon.

Officers said the attack happened at the Sidmouth seafront area at about 19:30 BST on Sunday 11 August and involved a rottweiler-type dog.

"It was reported that following a conversation involving the dog鈥檚 owner about whether or not it should be on the beach, the dog bit a child and then bit the child鈥檚 mum as she jumped in to protect her child," Devon and Cornwall Police said.

The two victims were taken to hospital with non-serious injuries, the force added.

Police have appealed for witnesses to come forward.

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