A 14-year-old boy suffered severe bite injuries to his feet when he was attacked by a dog on Monday morning.

The incident happened at about 5.30am as the boy took out a garbage bag at Triq San Ġwann, Cospicua.

He was hospitalised and reportedly has to be operated on. The dog behind the attack is allegedly a pit bull terrier. 

The police are investigating.

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