Girl feared for her life during savage dog attack on farm

A young girl who was savaged by a vicious dog that clamped onto her leg has told a court that she feared she would be mauled to death.

- by Nick Frame

The terrified youngster was just 12 when the dog escaped and bit her on the calf, leaving her soaked in blood and needing surgery.

Paige Hetherington, 32, appeared at Leeds Crown Court this week after admitting being in charge of a dog that was dangerously out of control that caused injury.