Two-year-old boy attacked by dog in Glasgow home

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 27 Oct, 14:44 · Archive

A two-year-old boy was rushed to hospital after being attacked by a dog at a home in Glasgow on Monday.

A two-year-old boy was taken to hospital after being attacked by a dog at a home on Mybster Place in Glasgow's Govan area on Monday, 26 October at approximately 10am. Emergency services, including Police Scotland and the Scottish Ambulance Service, attended the scene. The dog involved was euthanised.

The extent of the child's injuries and his current condition have not been disclosed. Police Scotland confirmed that enquiries into the incident are ongoing. A force spokesperson 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."

The attack comes as dog incidents in Scotland have reached record levels. Statistics released recently showed there were more than two canine attacks per day on average in 2025, with 880 police call-outs representing a significant increase from the previous year.

How it is being reported

• Toddler, 2, rushed to hospital after being mauled by dog in Glasgow homeEmergency services, including Police Scotland and the Scottish Ambulance Service, rushed to the scene on Mybster PlaceThe Mirror · 27 Oct, 14:16
• Toddler, 2, rushed to hospital after horror dog attack in GlasgowEmergency services rushed to the terrifying incident.Daily Express · 27 Oct, 14:04

In this story: Glasgow · Govan · Police Scotland · Scottish Ambulance Service

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