CHILD DOG ATTACK Horror as child is attacked by a dog in front of shocked onlookers before cops rush to the scene

A CHILD is said to have been attacked by a dog in front of shocked onlookers, seeing police race to the scene.

The horror unfolded in Birmingham, with medics rushing to check over the youngster

Cops raced to a Birmingham address after a child was reportedly attacked by a dog

Their current condition is unknown.

Specialist dog officers swooped on the Washwood Heath area after getting frantic calls about the alleged attack yesterday.

The hound, said to be a bulldog, was then seized by cops.

West Midlands Police said: "BHLPA C Team Stechford Response & Specialist Dog Unit officers responded to reports of a child being grappled to the floor by a bulldog in the Washwood Heath West Midlands area.

"A bulldog was seized via police. West Midlands Ambulance Service arrived and assessed the Child."