A woman has been savaged in a dog attack this afternoon.

The woman, aged 43, has been taken to hospital for treatment after suffering injuries to her forearm.

The attack happened at 1.20pm today in Broomfield Road in Marsh .

Police have closed the road to remove the dog.

A police spokesman said: "Enquiries are ongoing to establish the circumstances and the road has been closed as a precaution while the dog is recovered. The woman is not believed to have suffered serious injuries."

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