Girl, 2, in hospital after being repeatedly bitten in face in horror dog attack at park
She sustained multiple facial injuries including lacerations to her nose, lip and cheek at Brookfield Park in Rustington, West Sussex.
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The attack happened at around 3.30pm yesterday in the country park beauty spot.
The youngster, who has not been named, was attacked by a terrier-like dog.
She was rushed to hospital after the mauling and is receiving treatment for her wounds.
The hound was described as small and dark coloured, according to Sussex Police.
Cops said that no one was seen with the dog at the time of the incident.
The force have now launched an urgent investigation into the attack.
A Sussex Police spokesperson said: 'She sustained multiple facial injuries, She is receiving hospital treatment for her injuries.
'No one was seen with the dog at the time of the incident.'
Cops are urgently appealing for anyone who witnessed the horrific attack to come forward.
The force are also looking for anyone with information which could help identify the dog or its owner.
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