A 38-YEAR-OLD Reading woman has been left ‘traumatised’ after suffering severe injuries in a terrifying dog attack.

The assault happened at around 11:51pm on Wednesday, October 23 on Corbridge Road, Whitley.

Thames Valley Police have reported that following the incident, a man in his thirties was arrested and was released on bail.

The woman was allegedly attacked from behind by the XL Bully shortly after getting off a bus.

You can read the full story in this week’s edition of the Reading Chronicle. Also in this week's paper:

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  • Driver admits killing three men in crash - page 11
  • Earl hints at Downton movie No4 - pages 39-4
  • Royals to face cup minnows - 8 page pull out inside
  • PLUS: All the latest from Reading Magistrates' Courts
  • Family announcements
  • Camera club
  • Entertainment news and a comprehensive TV guide
  • Local events round up
  • A four-page puzzle special

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