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Ex-Liverpool winger Pennant has more than 50 stitches after dog attack

Ex-Liverpool winger Pennant has more than 50 stitches after dog attack

Summary

Former Premier League winger Jermaine Pennant says a German Shepherd attacked him while he walked his dogs in north London last week. He said he needed more than 50 stitches for four bite wounds to his right leg and credited his dog, King, with helping stop the attack.

Key Facts

  • Pennant, 43, was walking his two dogs when the attack happened.
  • He said the German Shepherd latched onto his leg and would not let go.
  • Pennant said he received hospital treatment and more than 50 stitches for four bite wounds.
  • His dog King intervened and helped fight off the German Shepherd.
  • Pennant said King was unhurt, apart from a small nip, and that he did not report the attack to police.
  • Pennant made 231 Premier League appearances during a 19-year career and retired in 2018.
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