Woman attacked by her dog

A woman was left needing hospital treatment after her own dog attacked her at a popular beauty spot in Fife.

A number of police vehicles as well as an ambulance were called to Balbirnie Park shortly after noon yesterday following reports of an incident involving a woman and a dog.

A spokesperson for Police Scotland, said: “We were called to Balbirnie Park in Markinch, Glenrothes, around 12.20pm on Tuesday August 18 following a report of a woman being bitten by her dog.

“The woman was taken to the Victoria Hospital in Kirkcaldy for treatment.

“The dog is in the care of a family member.”