A teenage girl has died in hospital after being attacked by a dog at a home in Singleton last week.
Emergency services were called to a home on Broughton Street about 11.30am on Thursday (4 September 2025) and found 16-year-old girl suffering critical injuries to her head, neck and body.
She was treated at the scene by NSW Ambulance paramedics before being airlifted to John Hunter Hospital in a critical condition.
Police were told the girl was at a friend's home when the incident occurred.
The 10-year-old dog – described as a large dog of mixed breed – lived at the home.
Officers attached to Hunter Valley Police District destroyed the dog with the consent of the owner and commenced an investigation into the incident. Police were assisted at the scene by Singleton Council rangers.
Yesterday (Monday 8 September 2025), police were notified the 17-year-old girl had died in hospital.
A report will be prepared for the information of the Coroner.
Investigations continue.
