Pit bull escapes after biting girl, 6

A SIX-YEAR-OLD girl was hospitalised yesterday after a pit bull terrier attacked and ripped off her clothes.

A search was continuing in Limerick last night for the dog, which attacked three other people before escaping. Gardaí believe the dog has been “blooded” for pit-bull fighting and warned parents to be vigilant.

Breda Cleary said the animal attacked her daughter Kate Marie, leaving her with leg injuries and most of her clothes torn off.