A 50-year-old woman from Marsascala was treated for injuries after she was attacked by a dog while at the beach in Xemxija on Monday. 

A police spokesperson said that the woman was bitten on the legs several times as she fought off the dog at about 11.30am. 

A 29-year-old man from Birkirkara attempted to help her and was also attacked by the dog. 

The victims were given first aid on site and taken to a health centre for further treatment.  

 

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