11-Year-Old Attacked by Dog; Owner Flees

According to police the dog bit the 11-year-old and then both the owner and dog ran off

A Rhode Island child is recovering after being bitten by a dog at a Providence park.

Necn affiliate WJAR reports the incident happened Wednesday night near the Dexter Training Grounds Park.

According to police the dog bit the 11-year-old and then both the owner and dog ran off.

The child was taken to Hasbro Children's Hospital with bites to both arms.

Several residents say the dog park is badly located and wants the city to consider moving it to a different spot near-by.

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