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Dog Saves Girl from Attacker in Van Nuys Incident
5 Jan
Summary
- A 9-year-old girl was randomly attacked by a man.
- The suspect fled after the girl's dog bit him.
- The incident occurred early Monday morning in Van Nuys.
An unsettling incident occurred in Van Nuys recently, where a 9-year-old girl was assaulted while on a walk. The attack, described as random by authorities, took place in the early morning hours on Vanowen Street. The girl and her mother were accompanied by their dog when the suspect approached and repeatedly pushed the child.
The situation took a turn when the family's dog intervened, biting the assailant. This action prompted the suspect to flee the scene. The young victim was attended to by emergency services and treated for minor injuries at the location.
Law enforcement is actively searching for the individual responsible for this unprovoked assault. Further details regarding the suspect or the exact circumstances surrounding the attack have not yet been released as the investigation continues.
