Girl, 15, seriously hurt in attack involving dog

Image source, Cleveland Police

Image caption, Police said a teenager, 15, suffered serious injuries in Port Clarence

A 15-year-old girl has been seriously injured in an attack involving a dog.

Emergency services were called to Port Clarence, near Stockton, on Monday evening and teenager was taken to hospital.

A search for the animal, described as a male "XL Bully" type dog and aged between four and five years old, was launched.

Cleveland Police confirmed a dog had been seized on Tuesday and inquires were ongoing.

The girl remains at the University Hospital of North Tees in Stockton, with injuries not believed to be life-threatening.

The force said it was urging anyone with information to contact them.

Nobody has been arrested.

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