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AN INFANT BOY sustained serious injuries in an incident involving two dogs at a home in Co Kilkenny this afternoon.
Gardaí and emergency services were alerted to the incident at a home in Callan at around 3pm today.
The young boy is receiving treatment for his injuries at Children’s Health Ireland, Crumlin. His injuries are not believed to be life-threatening at this time.
The dogs were removed by the Dog Warden and arrangements are being made with the local vet for them to be put down.
“The scene is currently preserved pending a technical examination,” a garda spokesperson said. “Investigations are ongoing.”
It is unknown at present what breed the dogs are.
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