Grandmother Shirley Patrick, 83,a widow, is fighting for her life after being savaged by a dog. Neighbours said

A widow is fighting for her life after being savaged by a dog taken to her grandson’s dog-walking business.

Grandmother Shirley Patrick, 83, suffered ‘life-threatening injuries’ in the attack just half a mile from a house where a ten-year-old boy was killed by another dog just a year ago.

Mrs Patrick was at home where her grandson Lee Grenfell, 43, runs his own walking business for local dog-owners from the family house.

But neighbours said ‘all hell broke loose’ in the house – and firearms officers, police and paramedics were called to the scene in Caerphilly, South Wales, on Saturday.

Grandmother Shirley Patrick, 83,a widow, is fighting for her life after being savaged by a dog. Neighbours said 'all hell broke loose' in the house - and firearms officers, police and paramedics were called to the house in Caerphilly, South Wales, on Saturday

Grandmother Shirley Patrick, 83,a widow, is fighting for her life after being savaged by a dog. Neighbours said 'all hell broke loose' in the house - and firearms officers, police and paramedics were called to the house in Caerphilly, South Wales, on Saturday

Grandmother Shirley Patrick, 83,a widow, is fighting for her life after being savaged by a dog. Neighbours said ‘all hell broke loose’ in the house – and firearms officers, police and paramedics were called to the house in Caerphilly, South Wales, on Saturday

One neighbour said: 'Mrs Patrick is just a quiet old lady who wouldn't hurt a soul. It is terrible to think that she is suffering.' Mrs Patrick was taken to hospital with 'life threatening injuries'

One neighbour said: 'Mrs Patrick is just a quiet old lady who wouldn't hurt a soul. It is terrible to think that she is suffering.' Mrs Patrick was taken to hospital with 'life threatening injuries'

 One neighbour said: ‘Mrs Patrick is just a quiet old lady who wouldn’t hurt a soul. It is terrible to think that she is suffering.’ Mrs Patrick was taken to hospital with ‘life threatening injuries’

One neighbour said: ‘It was crazy. You’ve never seen so many police one place – and there were ambulances too.

‘Her grandson is crazy about dogs and is always taking his out. We don’t know exactly what went on but all hell broke loose.

‘Mrs Patrick is just a quiet old lady who wouldn’t hurt a soul. It is terrible to think that she is suffering.’

Mrs Patrick was taken to hospital with ‘life threatening injuries’. 

Another man, believed to be her son Paul Patrick, 55, is in hospital with minor injuries.

The breed of dog hasn’t been identified by police investigating the attack. Three people have been arrested.

Her grandson Mr Grenfell runs a dog-walking business called Leeondogs from the house as well as working as a bricklayer.

Mrs Patrick was widowed three years ago when her husband Dennis died – and her grandson has been living with her ever since.

Another neighbour said: ‘There’s always dogs around. He loves hunting and shooting and all that sort of thing. She’s just a nice old lady who you see walking around. Poor thing to suffer like that at her age.’

Three people – two men, aged 20 and 31, and a woman of 28 – were arrested on suspicion of being in charge of a dog dangerously out of control causing injury.

Jack Lis, 10, was killed by a dog called 'Beast' a year ago, also in Caerphilly

Jack Lis, 10, was killed by a dog called 'Beast' a year ago, also in Caerphilly

Jack Lis, 10, was killed by a dog called ‘Beast’ a year ago, also in Caerphilly

The dog was seized by police officers before being put down and no other dogs were involved in the attack.

Gwent Police said the victim sustained life-threatening injuries although officers have not released details.

Det Ch Insp Matthew Sedgebeer said: ‘Officers will be making further enquiries at this time and will remain at the scene as the investigation progresses.’

He added that residents may see ongoing police activity in Caerphilly as part of the investigation, but said there was no cause for alarm. The three arrested people were later freed on bail.

It follows a campaign by their local MP for tougher sentences for dog attacks after a schoolboy was killed by a seven-stone pet named Beast.

Wayne David MP is calling for a change in the law to make sure owners have a responsibility to train their dogs properly so they are not a threat.

It comes after ten-year-old Jack Lis was mauled to death by a killer XL Bully dog named Beast after going to a house in Caerphilly, South Wales.

Mr David, 65, who represents the town, says he will ‘continue to campaign until the law is changed’ after progress stalled in Westminster.

Amy Salter, 29, and Brandon Hayden, 19, were in charge of the raging animal when it attacked Jack after school in November last year. Hayden was jailed for four years and six months while Salter was handed three years at Cardiff Crown Court.

Amy Salter, 29, and Brandon Hayden, 19, were in charge of the raging dog when it attacked Jack after school in November last year. Hayden was jailed for four years and six months while Salter was handed three years at Cardiff Crown Court

Amy Salter, 29, and Brandon Hayden, 19, were in charge of the raging dog when it attacked Jack after school in November last year. Hayden was jailed for four years and six months while Salter was handed three years at Cardiff Crown Court

Amy Salter, 29, and Brandon Hayden, 19, were in charge of the raging dog when it attacked Jack after school in November last year. Hayden was jailed for four years and six months while Salter was handed three years at Cardiff Crown Court

Hayden had bought the dog just five days before the attack on Jack and asked Amy Salter if it could live in her home.

Jack went to an address in Penyrheol, Caerphilly, on November 8 last year when he was attacked by Beast and suffered unsurvivable injuries.

Hayden, of Penyrheol, Caerphilly, and Salter, of Trethomas, Caerphilly, admitted owning or being in charge of a dangerously out of control dog.

The dog named Beast, was shot dead by armed police officers following the attack on Jack.

The UK’s dangerous dog laws bans the ownership and breeding of four breeds of dog – the pit bull terrier, the Japanese Tosa, the Dogo Argentino, and the Fila Brasileiro.

But Mr David says laws should be updated to make sure all dogs are properly trained regardless of their breed.