Two children attacked by pit bull in Clinton

VIRGINIA -- Two boys are recovering from injuries in Clinton after they were attacked by a pit bull on Monday.
 
Police say a 6-year-old and the child’s 13-year-old cousin, Jovan Morton, were both attacked in the 11600 block of Cosca Park Drive by the pit bull, which fled with its owner after the incident.

Police have the pit bull in custody.

Both children are out of the hospital. Javon suffered a severely cut upper lip and scratches on his arms and legs.

(WJLA - July 30, 2013)