Person critically injured in Mangawhai dog attack

  • 17/11/2023
It's not yet clear whether the victim knew the dog.
It's not yet clear whether the victim knew the dog. Photo credit: Getty Images

A person is critically injured after being attacked by a dog north of Auckland.  

Emergency services were called at about 1:10pm on Friday after the dog attacked the victim near an address on Tara Rd, Mangawhai. 

A police spokesperson said one person was taken to the hospital with critical injuries. 

Animal control has been notified. 

It's not yet clear whether the victim knew the dog.