Jermaine Pennant hospitalised after dog attack in North London
Former football star Jermaine Pennant required 50 stitches following a dog attack in North London after his pet stepped in to save him.
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Former Liverpool and Arsenal football player Jermaine Pennant was hospitalised after being attacked by a German Shepherd in North London last week, The Mirror reported. The 43-year-old was walking his two dogs when the German Shepherd bit his leg and refused to let go as he attempted to protect his American Akita, named King. [1]
The Mirror reported that King intervened by fighting off the attacking German Shepherd. Pennant stated that his dog saved his life during the encounter. [1]
Following the attack, Pennant required 50 stitches and may need plastic surgery on one of his wounds, according to The Mirror. He remains under medical supervision while taking medication. [1]
Arsenal Football Club is a professional team based in Islington, North London, 2. Dog attacks leading to hospitalisations significantly outnumber fatal dog attacks in the United Kingdom, 3. [2][3]
In short
- Jermaine Pennant required 50 stitches after being attacked by a German Shepherd in North London.
- Pennant's American Akita, named King, intervened to fight off the attacking dog.
- Pennant may require plastic surgery for his injuries and remains under medical supervision.
Sources
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- [1]Ex-Arsenal and Liverpool star hospitalised in savage dog attack as own pet rushes to save himThe Mirror, 1d ago (the report this story comes from)
Background
- [2]Arsenal F.C. on Wikipedia
- [3]List of fatal dog attacks in the United Kingdom on Wikipedia
- [4]Liverpool on Grokipedia
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