A YOUNG child was rushed to hospital after being attacked by a dog in Duntocher, say police.

The incident happened on Craigielea Road on the evening of Saturday, April 2..

According to police the four-year-old boy's injuries are not life-threatening.

Police have confirmed that enquiries into the incident are ongoing.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “On the evening of Saturday, April 2, officers received a report of a 4-year-old boy sustaining serious, but not life-threatening injuries, following an incident with a dog in the Craiglea Road area of Duntocher, Clydebank.

"We can confirm enquiries are ongoing.”

If you or anybody you know has information contact police on 101 or report anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.