Teenage girl injured after bitten by dog, NSW

Just after 1pm today, police and emergency services were called to a home on Surprise Crescent, Bligh Park, following reports a teenage girl was bitten by a dog, NSW Police say.

Police were told a dog inside the house, similar to a Rottweiler, bit the 15-year-old girl several times on the face and torso.

The girl was treated by NSW Ambulance Paramedics before being taken to Nepean Hospital in a stable condition.

The dog has been secured and police will liaise with local council rangers.

Police are urging anyone with information in relation to this incident to call Crime Stoppers.

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