Jermaine Pennant says dog attack left him needing more than 50 stitches
Former Liverpool winger Jermaine Pennant says a German Shepherd attacked him in north London last week, leaving him with four bite wounds and needing more than 50 stitches.
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Former Liverpool winger Jermaine Pennant says he needed more than 50 stitches after a German Shepherd attacked him while he was walking his dogs in north London last week.
Pennant, 43, told the Sun he received hospital treatment for four bite wounds to his right leg. He said he had tried to protect his dog King when the German Shepherd latched on to his leg and would not let go.
Pennant said King intervened and helped drive the other dog away. He added that King was unhurt, apart from a small nip, and that he had chosen not to report the attack to police.
Pennant shared a photograph on Instagram showing himself with his leg bandaged beside King. He made 231 Premier League appearances during a 19-year career and retired in 2018.
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