German Shepherd mauls child, seven, and two men in horror attack

German Shepherd mauls seven-year-old child and two men in horror attack as police launch hunt for owner who ‘went on the run’

• Police received reports of an ‘aggressive’ dog in Thornton Heath, London  

Police are on the hunt for the owner of a German Shepherd dog after it mauled a seven-year-old child and two others in a terrifying attack. 

Officers raced to the scene in Thornton Heath, London, just before 9am yesterday after receiving reports of an ‘aggressive’ dog. 

The child and a man were found with bite injuries before another man approached emergency services saying he had also been attacked.

It is understood none of the injuries are life-threatening. 

The dog has been seized by police while the owner is on the run. 

Broughton Road in Thornton Heath, London, where the dog attack is said to have happened (stock image) 

A police spokesperson told MailOnline: ‘Police were called at 08:52hrs on Wednesday, 31 May to reports of a man and a child attacked by an aggressive dog at Broughton Road, Thornton Heath.

‘Officers and London Ambulance Service attended.

‘At the scene a seven-year-old boy and an adult male were found with bite injuries.

‘While at the scene, officers were approached by another man who had also been attacked by the dog.

‘None of their injuries were life threatening.

‘The dog, which appeared to be a German shepherd breed, was seized by officers and will be assessed.

‘Enquiries are underway to identify adend locate the owner of the dog.’

The London Ambulance Service added: ‘We were called yesterday (31 May) at 8:57am to reports of a dog attack on Broughton Road, Croydon.

‘We sent a medic in a fast-response car who treated a child at the scene.’

The incident comes days after the mother of a 10-year-old boy who died after being mauled by a dog called for a change in the law, saying ‘enough is enough’. 

Emma Whitfield, 32, is calling for ‘Jack Lis Law’, named after her son.

He suffered catastrophic injuries after being mauled by a seven stone XL Bully after going to a house to play in South Wales on November 8, 2022.

Neighbours rushed to help and tackle the vicious dog but it was not enough as tragically, Jack died at the scene.

Ms Whitfield is backing the campaign to overhaul the Dangerous Dogs Act. She wants to see tougher penalties on dangerous dog owners considered as well as stronger rules to stop illegal and irresponsible breeding and selling.

Downing Street previously said a working group involving the police, councils and animal welfare experts is looking at ways to reduce dog attacks and promote responsible ownership.

‘There have been some horrific cases and our thoughts and sympathies are with those that have been affected,’ the Prime Minister’s official spokesman said.

‘We know dog attacks can lead to tragic consequences and that’s why we have a number of measures in place to protect people.’

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