It's likely a dog which attacked a 3-year-old boy at Mayfield on Tuesday night will be put down.
Rangers from Newcastle Council have impounded the Great Dane as a joint police investigation continues.
Police say the dog's owner is cooperating with authorities.
3-year-old Tom Higgins remains in a stable condition in the John Hunter Hospital after undergoing surgery to re-attach part of his ear.
Tom was riding his bike in Antill Street at about 6.30pm on Tuesday when the dog ran out through an open gate while it's owner was moving a motorcycle and attacked the him.
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| Tom Higgins Is Recovering After Surgery. Picture dailytelegraph.com.au |
