A woman was taken to the hospital after being bitten by a dog in the street. The incident occurred on Morris Street in the Cwmaman area of Aberdare on Wednesday afternoon, October 9. South Wales Police responded to the scene, urging people to avoid the area while they dealt with the situation. Police confirmed that the dog bite resulted in an injury requiring medical attention, though it was not considered life-threatening or life-changing.
The dog responsible for the bite, not believed to be a banned breed, was secured by officers after the owner was located. A Facebook post issued by the police around 2.45pm on Wednesday advised the public to steer clear of the area as a precaution. Authorities confirmed in a later statement that the incident involved a woman being bitten by a dog on Morris Street in Aberdare.
The injured woman received hospital treatment for her injury, which fortunately was not life-threatening or life-changing. The dog, confirmed not to be a restricted breed, had been safely contained by officers. Police requested people to avoid the area of the incident for safety reasons. The South Wales Police took to Facebook to update the public on the ongoing situation in Cwmaman, Aberdare. Local residents were advised to use alternate routes if possible and thanked for their cooperation.