A dog attacked a grandmother and tore off her ear at a playground in the Bronx on Wednesday afternoon, according to authorities and witnesses.
The 57-year-old woman also had hand injuries after the attack at a playground at the Eastchester Houses in Laconia about 4:30 p.m., witnesses said. They said the woman was shielding children from the dog, which is thought to be a pit bull and was not on a leash at the time.
She was taken to Jacobi Hospital in stable condition, according to police. In addition to her ear injuries, she also had bite marks on her head and hands as well as some of her hair being ripped out.
The dog was captured after the attack, according to authorities. The animal's owner, a 23-year-old woman, was later arrested by police.
Charges are pending in the case.
