A two-year-old boy has been taken to hospital after being attacked by a dog at a property in the Govan area of Glasgow. The incident occurred at around 10am on Monday, October 26, at a home on Mybster Place, prompting a response from Police Scotland and the Scottish Ambulance Service.
The child was rushed to hospital for treatment following the attack. The extent of his injuries and his current condition have not yet been disclosed. The dog involved in the incident was euthanised.
Police investigation launched
Police Scotland have started an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the attack. A spokesperson for the force said: "Around 9.55am on Monday, October 26, 2026, we were called to a report of a two-year-old boy being attacked by a dog within a property on Mybster Place in Glasgow.
"The child was taken to hospital by ambulance for treatment to injuries. The dog was euthanised. Enquiries are ongoing."
Record dog attack figures
The incident comes as statistics released last week showed dog attacks have reached a record high, with more than two attacks by canines every day on average in 2025. The 880 police call-outs represented a significant rise from the previous year.
