A 6-year-old girl was taken to Timaru Hospital with puncture wounds and grazes following a dog attack in Timaru on Tuesday evening. (File)

A 6-year-old girl was left with puncture wounds and grazes following a dog attack in Timaru on Tuesday.

Acting senior sergeant David Hinde, of Timaru, said the girl was taken to Timaru Hospital with puncture wounds and grazes following the attack at a MacDonald St property about 5.30pm.

A spokeswoman for the Timaru District Council said the dog had been removed from the property following the incident.

"We have uplifted the dog and it is impounded at this stage."

Council was awaiting a detailed report before any decision could be made on the future of the dog, she said.

"The matter is still under investigation and therefore we cannot provide any further information on what action will be taken at this stage." ​