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Man charged following Clermiston dog attack

A 25-year-old man has been arrested and charged after a man was seriously injured following a dog attack in Clermiston.

The 24-year-old man was found around 8.10 pm on Thursday, 4 May, 2023 near to the junction between Drum Brae South and Duart Crescent.

He suffered severe facial injuries and was taken to The Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh for treatment.

The dog has been seized.

Detective Constable Stephen Nelson said: “This was an isolated incident which happened within a private dwelling.

“A report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal and the man is expected to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court at a later date.”

Police seek witnesses to Clermiston dog attack

VICTIM SUFFERS LIFE-CHANGING FACIAL INJURIES

Detectives in Edinburgh are appealing for information after a man was seriously injured following a dog attack.

The incident happened around 8.10 pm on Thursday, 4 May, 2023 near to the junction between Drum Brae South and Duart Crescent.

The 24-year-old man suffered severe facial injuries and was taken to The Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh for treatment.

Detective Constable Stephen Nelson of CID said : “The injured man suffered life-changing facial injuries due to this dog attack.

“Our enquiries into the circumstances of what happened are under way and we reviewing CCTV in effort to trace the owner and dog.

“We are keen to speak to anyone who knows of a large dog in the area. We would also be eager to hear from motorists travelling in the area who have a dash-cam. Please check the footage, as it may have captured something which could prove vital to our ongoing enquiries.

“Any small piece of information could assist our enquiries, so please pass it on. Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting 3727 of 4 May, 2023.”

Cramond pitbull attack: Eighty year old man arrested

** UPDATE **

An 80-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a six-year-old child being attacked by a dog on Cramond beach which happened around 5pm on Friday, 18 March, 2022.

Enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances.

Police are appealing for witnesses after a child was bitten by a dog at about 5pm last Friday (18 March 2022) at Cramond Beach.

A 6-year-old girl was walking on Cramond Beach with 3 older teenage family members when a black Pitbull dog wearing a blue and white collar knocked her over and bit her to her face, body and arms.

The girl required medical attention.

The man in charge of the dog is described as white, about 60 years old, 6 feet tall, average build, white beard, wearing a red baseball cap, a long black coat and blue jeans.

Anyone who recognises the description of this man is urged to call 101 quoting reference 2853 of 18 March 2022.