Woman in 90s attacked by dog

Image caption, Police said a woman in her 90s remains in Derriford Hospital
  • Author, George Thorpe
  • Role, 91热爆 News, South West

A woman in her 90s is in a "potentially life-threatening" condition after being bitten by a dog, police have said.

Devon and Cornwall Police said officers were called to a property in Cannis Road, St Austell, Cornwall, at 00:45 BST on Thursday, following the attack.

Police said a woman was taken to Derriford Hospital, in Plymouth, with a "serious dog bite to her arm".

The dog - which was not a banned breed - has been put to sleep.

A man in his 60s from St Austell, who was arrested on suspicion of causing or allowing a vulnerable adult to suffer serious harm, has been released on police bail until 29 August, the force added.

Police said the woman's next of kin had been informed.

Officers said: "This is believed to have been an isolated incident with no wider risk to the community.

"A police cordon remains in place while inquiries are continuing."

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