A SUSPECT has been charged in connection with a dog attack in which a woman suffered "significant injuries" to her arms.

A woman was attacked by two dogs while walking on Hazelfield Court in Four Acre on Monday, May 15, last year, at around 11pm.

The woman suffered injuries to her arms and was taken to hospital. 

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A 24-year-old woman has been charged with two counts of being the owner/person in charge of a dog dangerously out of control causing injury.

Kelis Smith, of Brock Hall Close, Clock Face, is due to appear before Liverpool, Knowsley and St Helens Magistrates' Court on the charges.

According to a court sheet, she is accused of being in charge of a sandy-coloured female bully/staffy and a grey male bully, which while out of control injured a woman.

The 24-year-old is due to make a first court appearance todayThe 24-year-old is due to make a first court appearance today (Image: Stock)

A Merseyside Police spokesman said: "We can confirm that a woman has been charged in connection with a dog attack in St Helens last year when a woman was seriously injured.

"At around 11pm on Monday, May 15, 2023, a woman aged in her 20s sustained significant injuries to her arms after she was bitten by two dogs on Hazelfield Court.

"Kelis Smith, 24, of Brook Hall Close, in St Helens, has been charged with two counts of being the owner/person in charge of a dog dangerously out of control causing injury.

"She is due to appear at Liverpool Magistrates' Court today, Wednesday, October 9."