A Plaid Cymru Senedd Member has called for urgent action from the Labour Government following another dangerous dog attack.

Peredur Owen Griffiths was speaking after a 12-year-old girl was savaged in Nantyglo on Monday by an XL Bully-type dog.

The MS for South Wales East has previously called upon the Labour Government to introduce legislation to promote responsible dog ownership in order to improve community safety.

Speaking during Business Questions, Peredur said: “Trefnydd, I'd like an urgent Government statement on any progress made to introduce measures and perhaps even legislation around responsible dog ownership in Wales.

“I've previously raised this matter in the Senedd on a number of occasions, including with a Member's legislative proposal, in the wake of a number of serious and fatal dog attacks in my region.

“Yesterday, there was yet another very serious attack in my region, this time in Nantyglo, on a 12-year-old girl by what appeared to be an XL bully-type dog.

“The injuries are horrific and life changing, but they could have been much worse, where it not for the swift action of the girl’s father, who held the dog down until the police arrived.

“We need a Government statement updating the Senedd on what is happening with regards to promoting responsible dog ownership.

“I'd also request that the work on this matter is expedited in the interests of keeping our communities and civilians safe.”

In response, Trefnydd Jane Hutt said the Deputy First Minister will be able to address the issue during questions in a forthcoming plenary session.

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