Six-year-old Abbie ‘lucky to be here’ after dog attack

This is the gaping wound six-year-old Limerick girl Abbie Cuddihy suffered when she was attacked by a large dog while out playing.

She underwent surgery at Limerick University Hospital and received 17 stitches to her head and face. Little Abbie also got bite marks to her arm and shoulder.

The fierce 12-year-old American Akita dog who carried out the attack was put down and a Garda investigation is under way.