Toddler, 2, rushed to hospital after being mauled by dog in Glasgow home

Toddler, 2, rushed to hospital after being mauled by dog in Glasgow home Emergency services, including Police Scotland and the Scottish Ambulance Service, rushed to the scene on Mybster Place A toddler has been rushed to hospital after being attacked by a dog at a home in Glasgow. The incident happened at a property in the Govan area of the city at around 10am on Monday, October 26. Emergency services, including Police Scotland and the Scottish Ambulance Service, rushed to the scene on Mybster Place. Crews had received reports that a toddler had been mauled. The young boy, aged two, was rushed to hospital for treatment. The extent of his injuries and his current condition are not yet known. The dog was euthanised. Police Scotland have launched an investigation to get the bottom of what happened. A spokesperson for the force said: "Around 9.55am on Monday, October 26, 2026, we were called to a report of a two-year-old boy being attacked by a dog within a property on Mybster Place in Glasgow. "The child was taken to hospital by ambulance for treatment to injuries. The dog was euthanised. Enquiries are ongoing." Dog attacks have hit a record high with statistics released last week revealing that there were more than two attacks by canines every day on average in 2025, with the 880 police call-outs a significant rise from the year before. This is a Breaking News story. You’ll be more likely to see our stories when any big news breaks in future by simply by clicking this link . You can also join The Mirror’s WhatsApp Community or follow us on Google News , Flipboard , Apple News , TikTok , Snapchat , Instagram , Twitter , Facebook , YouTube and Threads - or visit The Mirror homepage .