A dog has attacked a child in Porirua. The dog's breed is not known (File photo).

The dog that mauled a child in Porirua on Thursday afternoon is now in the custody of animal control services.

Porirua Mayor Anita Baker confirmed the dog which attacked a child in the city's eastern suburbs had been found.

"Our thoughts are with the child and the family through this time," she said.

Kevin Stent A child has been taken to Wellington Hospital after being attacked by a dog in Porirua City.

The child received moderate injuries, a Wellington Free Ambulance spokeswoman said.

The attack happened on Gloucester St in Cannons Creek, police said.