A three-year-old girl has been rushed to hospital after being mauled by a dog in west London.
The horror attack took place in broad daylight and has left the toddler with ‘severe’ injuries to her leg.
According to police, the owner fled the scene at Rectory Fields in Northolt, Ealing, on Wednesday, September 24, just after 12.45pm.
No arrests have been made and the breed of the dog is still unclear, the force added.
A spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police said: ‘Officers are investigating an alleged dog attack which occurred at around 12.50pm on Wednesday, September 24 in Rectory Fields, Ealing.
According to police, the owner fled the scene at Rectory Fields in Northolt, Ealing, on Wednesday, September 24, just after 12.45pm
‘A three-year-old girl was taken to hospital by the London Ambulance Service where she received treatment for severe injuries to her leg.
‘It is believed the owner of the dog left the scene before police arrived. No arrests have been made at this stage.’
Anyone who has information relating to the dog’s owner of the dog, or witnessed the incident, is asked to contact the Met via 101, quoting 01/8008839/25.