Police dog bites Goodna child

AN eight-year old Goodna boy was taken to the Mater Children's Hospital last Thursday after he was bitten by a police dog.

Police were searching the Goodna home on Lang Court at about 7am when the little boy was bitten.

Initial investigations indicate the boy returned home during the search, and wandered into a room being searched by the police dog.

The child screamed and was bitten on the upper leg before the dog could be restrained.

Police immediately commenced first aid and contacted the Queensland Ambulance Service to transport the boy to the Mater Children's Hospital, where he is presently receiving treatment.

An ambulance spokesman said the boy had a deep cut to his leg but no damage to veins.

The QPS Ethical Standards Command is investigating.