East Lothian toddler 'mauled by dog' in front of horrified families at festival
A toddler was bitten by a dog at an East Lothian festival venue with organisers now issuing advice.
The child was with their parents at Fringe By The Sea in North Berwick on Wednesday, before being treated by medics after the incident. Organisers have been in contact with the parents since, and have asked dog owners to keep animals on leads at all time and 'keep them under control'.
They've also requested that if a dog is uncomfortable with crowds, young children or other dogs, they are kept away from the venue. The festival runs from August 1 to 10, and provides an alternative to Edinburgh's Fringe.
From Rory Steel, Director of Fringe By The Sea, told Edinburgh Live: "Our first aid tended to the little girl who was bitten by a dog on Wednesday, and have been in contact with the parents since.
"While we welcome well-behaved dogs to Fringe By The Sea, they must be on leads and under the owner's control at all times. If dogs are uncomfortable with crowds, young children or other dogs, we request that owners do not bring them onto site."
Fringe by the Sea dates back to 2008, and 'celebrates the people, businesses and organisations that make East Lothian unique.
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Their website states: "In 2024, over 86,000 visitors flocked to Fringe by the Sea over 10 incredible days, making it one of Scotland's most vibrant and diverse festivals. Recognised as the National Winner of the Outstanding Cultural Festival at the 2023 Scottish Thistle Awards, it continues to grow as a must-visit celebration of arts and culture.
"Unlike many events that focus solely on headline acts, we embrace all forms of art—from music and comedy to literature, theatre, film, and beyond. Our festival is a celebration of creativity in all its forms."
Police Scotland have been approached for comment.
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