Alness dog attack on 10-year-old girl sees woman (36) charged

A 36-year-old woman has been charged after a dog attacked a 10-year-old girl in Alness.

The incident took place yesterday (Tuesday, April 22) at around 7pm in the Kirkside area.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 7.10pm on Tuesday, 22 April, 2025, we received a report that a dog attacked a 10-year-old girl and another dog in the Kirkside area of Alness.

“There were no serious injuries.

“A 36-year-old woman has been charged in connection with the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 and will be subject to a report to the Procurator Fiscal.”