Girl, 5, left scarred for life after dog bit her on face in horror attack

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A five-year-old girl has been left scarred for life after her neighbour's dog tore into her face during a horrifying attack.

Elsie was playing with friends outside her home when the Staffordshire bull terrier suddenly charged at the group and grabbed her by the face, MyLondon reports.

The youngster suffered life-changing injuries and has already underwent three surgeries, but still has several more to go. Her devastated mum Kirsty, 29, said: "She doesn't want to go out, particularly on public transport because she doesn't want people to stare at her. "She hasn't been back to school since because she doesn't want her friends to see her like this."Elsie and her sister Amelia, 9, were playing with friends in a secure area at the back of their flat block when the attack took place at roughly 5pm on September 25.

The neighbour's dog was released into the area without a lead or muzzle on and charged directly at Elsie.Elsie fell over as the children ran for safety, which allowed the dog to grab her by the face.