A child was hospitalized after being attacked by a dog in the Upstate. The Spartanburg Police Department responded to a home on Kensington Drive, just before 11AM Friday.
Officers arrived and found that an 11 year old boy was bitten nearly a dozen times. A woman told officers that a dog dragging a heavy chain came into her yard. An 8 year old and an 11 year old were outside playing. The 11 year old was bitten at least 10 times and was taken to Spartanburg Regional Hospital.
Officials say there was prior complaints on record about the dog. The owner was located and was cited with multiple violations for the dog running at large, not being vaccinated for rabies and other infractions.
Official also say the dog's owner well be held responsible for the victim's medical expenses.
