Leitrim was one of a number of counties in Ireland which recorded an overall rise in the number of dog attacks in the first 11 months of this year.
An investigation by Noteworthy has found that the concerning rise in reports to councils has continued throughout 2023, with data showing that in some areas attacks have more than doubled.
There were five people attacked by a dog in Leitrim from January to November of this year, up two on the same period last year.
Counties Sligo and Donegal, meanwhile recorded decreases.
There were 13 people attacked by a dog in Donegal, down 6 while Sligo recorded a decrease of 1 to 3.
In total, councils recorded 366 dog-on-dog attacks, or attacks on other animals, which occurred between January to November this year.
3,158 people were treated in hospital for injuries following a dog attack between 2012 and 2022 which is an increase of 50% in the 10-year period.
