Girl Dies In Hospital After Dog Attack At Singleton

 BY IAN CROUCH

A teenage girl has died in hospital after being mauled by a dog at Singleton last week.

Emergency services were called to a home on Broughton Street at about 11.30am last Thursday (4 September 2025) and found 17-year-old girl Annalyse Blyton suffering critical injuries to her head, neck and body.

Police were told Annalyse was at a friend's home when the incident occurred.

She was taken to the John Hunter Hospital in a critical condition but police were notified yesterday of her death in hospital. 

The 10-year-old dog, described as a large dog of mixed breed has been put down.

A report is being prepared for the Coroner.

 

 

 

5-Year-Old Boy Attacked By Family Dog At Sunshine

 BY IAN CROUCH

 A 5-year-old boy is undergoing surgery after being attacked by the family dog at Sunshine in Lake Macquarie.

Police say the incident happened at a home on Sunshine Parade just before 4.30pm on Sunday.

The boy suffered bite wounds to the left side of his neck.

He was treated at the scene by paramedics before being flown to the Westmead Children's Hospital by the Westpac Rescue Helicopter in a stable condition.

Police have been told the two-year-old Rottweiler will be euthanised.

Inquiries are continuing.

 

 

Toddler Recovering After Dog Attack At Mayfield

BY IAN CROUCH

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.

Tom Higgins Is Recovering After Surgery. Picture dailytelegraph.com.au

UPDATE: Little Boy Undergoes Surgery After Being Attacked By Great Dane At Mayfield

BY IAN CROUCH AND LAUREN FREEMANTLE

UPDATE:

Police say the little boy who was attacked by a Great Dane has undergone surgery in the John Hunter hospital to reattach parts of his ear.

Doctors are also working to clean bacteria from the non-life threatening wounds to his face and neck.

Detective Acting Inspector Jeffrey Little said the boy's mother and sister were with him at the time, and the incident was traumatic for all involved.

'These matters are very traumatising for the children and the family," he said.

"Certainly children are very vulnerable to attacks by dogs," the Detective continued, "due to their size...they can suffer serious physical and psychological injuries or even death."

Jeffrey Little says the Mayfield attack serves as a timely reminder to dog owners to control their pets.

"Anybody who owns a dangerous dog is, in fact, liable if that dog bites anybody or attacks any person." 

He says the Great Dane's future is uncertain.

"At this stage, it's a matter for the Council.

"There is an investigation underfoot and we are assisting Council with their enquires...there is every chance that dog could be destroyed."

EARLIER

A 3-year-old boy has been attacked by a dog while riding his bicycle at Mayfield.

The boy was riding along Antill Street at about 6.30pm on Tuesday when a Great Dane ran towards him from a nearby property and attacked him.

The boy suffered injuries to his face, neck, and upper back.

The dog retreated to its property and the boy was treated at the scene by Ambulance paramedics before being taken to John Hunter Hospital in a stable condition.

His injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.

Newcastle council and police inquiries into the incident are continuing.

Boy Attacked By Great Dane