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05th Dec 2022

Woman arrested in connection with dog attack in Wexford that left child seriously injured

Stephen Porzio

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The woman is in her 30s.

Gardaí have arrested a woman in connection with the dog attack in Wexford last month that left a boy with serious injuries.

Nine-year-old Alejandro Miszan was mauled by the animal while playing in an estate in Enniscorthy on the afternoon of Sunday, 27 November.

He was subsequently airlifted to the CHI at Crumlin in Dublin where he is undergoing treatment for his injuries.

On Monday (5 December), Gardaí confirmed that a woman in her 30s has been arrested as part of their investigation into the incident.

She is currently detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984 at Enniscorthy Garda station.

The woman is the second person to be arrested as part of the probe.

A Garda spokesperson has said investigations are ongoing.

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