Dog attack at Willaston, South Australia

Man sustained life threatening injuries after being bitten by a dog.

About 7pm on Monday 4 March police and paramedics were called to a residential home on Princess Street at Willaston after report a man had been attacked by a dog.

The 72-year-old man was at a friend's home when he had a fall and the dog attacked his face and neck.

The victim was airlifted to the Royal Adelaide Hospital where he underwent surgery however his injuries are believed to be life threatening.

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