Two-year-old hospitalized after dog attack in Glasgow home
A two-year-old boy was taken to hospital after being mauled by a dog at a residence on Mybster Place in Glasgow.
Police Scotland and the Scottish Ambulance Service were dispatched to Mybster Place in Glasgow’s Govan district after reports that a two-year-old had been attacked by a dog. The incident occurred at approximately 10 am on Monday, October 26. Responders found the child with injuries and rushed him to hospital for care; the extent of his condition remains undisclosed.
The dog involved was subsequently euthanised by authorities. Police have opened an inquiry to determine the circumstances of the attack. This case adds to a recent rise in canine-related incidents, which saw over two attacks per day on average in 2025.
Why it matters
The event highlights growing concerns over dog attacks and public safety in urban areas.
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