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)