Child seriously injured after being attacked by two dogs in Kilkenny

An infant boy has sustained serious injuries after being attacked by two dogs in Co Kilkenny.

Gardaí and emergency services were alerted to the incident at Callan at about 3pm on Wednesday afternoon.

The boy is receiving treatment for his injuries, which are not believed to be life-threatening, at Children’s Health Ireland in Crumlin.

The dogs have been removed by the dog warden and arrangements are being made with the local veterinary services for their euthanisation.

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