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Toddler, 2, hospitalised after vicious dog attack in home
The boy was taken to hospital and the dog was euthanised as police investigate the circumstances, officials said.
A two-year-old boy was rushed to hospital on Monday, October 26, 2026, after being attacked by a dog at a property on Mybster Place in Govan, Glasgow. Emergency services transported the toddler for medical treatment.
Police Scotland have launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the attack. The dog was euthanized following the incident.
Statistics released last week show canine attacks have reached a record high, according to the Daily Record. The 880 police call-outs in 2025 represent a substantial increase from the previous year.
Maria Cedeno described her son Nick as "traumatised" after a separate dog attack at a birthday party, revealing the lasting psychological impact such incidents inflict on young victims.
Tanya Kanstantsinava, who was attacked by a Bully-type dog in Coatbridge on September 5 last year, said she was "lucky to be alive," underscoring the recurring dangers residents face.