A woman has been charged with having a dog dangerously out of control after 11 children were bitten in a park in Northumberland.
The children were attacked by a Staffordshire bull terrier-type dog on Wednesday evening.
Nine of them needed hospital treatment after the incident at the park in Blyth
Claire Neale, 37, of Chasedale Crescent, Blyth, appeared at South East Northumberland Magistrates Court this morning.
She pleaded not guilty, saying she was not the owner of the dog.
The chairman of the bench, Marj Robertson, remanded her in custody to appear at a crown court on 3 June.
Neil Wilkinson, whose son was attacked by the dog, said the park "was like a scene out of a horror movie", telling Sky News that one girl who was bitten remains in hospital for a skin graft operation.
Meanwhile, two people helping police with their inquiries have been released on bail.
Superintendent Mick Paterson of Northumbria Police Northern Area Command said: "Investigations into this incident are ongoing and I urge anyone with any information to contact the police.
"We will continue to have extra neighbourhood officers in the area speaking to those involved and offering reassurance to local residents who have any concerns."
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