A pitbull that attacked an 8-year-old boy in Porirua on Thirsday had previously attacked another child. He said in May the pups were at a temporary address and attacked a boy as he cycled along the footpath near the property. Kevin Stent The Wellington Free Ambulance service took the 8 year old boy to Wellington Hospital on Thursday. The dog involved in the attack was being held in the pound pending a prosecution of the owner by police. Officers would reassess the other dog, however this dog was not involved in yesterday's attack, Single said.

Source: Stuff December 20, 2019 04:52 UTC