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Boy Attacked By Dog In Lansdale

A child was hospitalized with scratches all over his body after being attacked by a dog in Lansdale, authorities said.

Vol. Medical Service Corps of Lansdale

Vol. Medical Service Corps of Lansdale

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The incident occurred around 1:40 p.m. last Thursday on the 100 block of Walnut Street, local police said.

A witness told NorthPennNow that the dog was a Rottweiler. Another witness also said someone tried spraying the dog with pepper spray, although that detail was not confirmed, the outlet reports.

There, the boy was found with numerous puncture wounds and lacerations on his arms, legs, back, face, and head, authorities said.

He was rushed via ambulance to Grand View Hospital for further treatment. 

The Lansdale Police Department was investigating the incident. 

It was not clear if any charges had been filed.

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