Will this be on my face for ever, mummy?

Mauled girl's poignant plea

- LUCY THORNTON

AS little Luna-Ann Forsyth recovers from her mauling by a huge savage dog, the scars on her face are a daily reminder of her horrific ordeal.

The brave four-year-old needed surgery and 40 stitches after the American bulldog-cross ripped a chunk out of her cheek in April, and will need several more operations to repair the damage.

But the scars will never go away. Heartbreakingly, mum Amy Hobson says the youngster keeps asking: "Is this going to be on my face for ever, Mummy?"

Amy, 32, feared her girl would die as the dog she described as "probably a bit bigger than a Shetland pony" ripped into Luna-Ann's face. She had to punch and kick the beast to get it away from her girl.

But the family were horrified to hear the dog is still being held in police kennels, with no decision on legal action.