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4-Year-Old Hospitalized After Dog Bite in Munich’s Pasinger Stadtpark

The woman has been charged with negligent bodily harm following the unprovoked bite as investigators work to determine the dog’s motives.

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In einem Park in München ist ein vierjähriges Mädchen von einem Hund ins Gesicht gebissen worden. Das Kind hielt sich mit seinen Eltern im Pasinger Stadtpark auf, wie die Polizei mitteilte.

Overview

  • The attack occurred on Friday at about 8:50 PM when the child and parents were walking along the Würm river in Pasinger Stadtpark.
  • Two dogs walked by a 59-year-old woman and her 46-year-old partner when one suddenly bit the four-year-old in the face, prompting witnesses to call for help.
  • Emergency responders took the injured child to a hospital where treatment is ongoing.
  • Authorities notified the Munich district administrative office and opened a negligent bodily harm case against the 59-year-old owner.
  • This incident follows similar dog bite cases in Öhringen and Leipzig and has spurred calls to reinforce public safety regulations for dog owners.