Ichud Hatzalah reported on Thursday, 16 Shevat that a two-year-old boy was injured in his face when attacked by a dog on Jaffa Street in Jerusalem during the morning hours. Police are checking into the incident.

EMT Chezi Roth reports �The child sustained serious facial injuries after being badly bitten by the dog� We arrived and assisted in treating him and he was taken by ambulance to a hospital in moderate condition. The dog was apprehended and in custody of Jerusalem veterinary officials.

(YWN � Israel Desk, Jerusalem)