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The parents were watching a friend's dog on Thursday when the animal suddenly snapped and seriously injured their one-year-old child.
The child had previously crawled under the table to pet the dog that was sleeping there.
The little mongrel dog bit the child in the face.
She was rushed to hospital with serious but not life threatening injuries.
A complaint was made against the parents for negligent bodily harm through omission.
The dog is currently back with its owner.
sem / dpa