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A woman was taken to hospital with serious injuries after being attacked by a bully-type dog yesterday.

Emergency services were called to McConnel Street in Kelloholm, Dumfriesshire, at around 6.25pm.

The victim was taken to Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary, with her injuries described as 'serious'.

Part of McConnel Street remained cordoned off last night. Police said: 'We received a report of a large bulldog-type dog attacking a woman in McConnel Street at around 6.25pm.

'Officers remain in attendance and the dog has been secured. The public are advised to avoid the area.'