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Pit Bull Attacks Woman In Lowell

LOWELL (CBS) - A Lowell woman was rushed to the hospital after she was attacked by a pit bull on Monday.

Police said that 25-year-old Nicole Hawkins was walking on Church Street when the dog attacked her and latched onto her arm.

A police officer had to pepper spray the dog in order to get it off of Hawkins.

She is being treated at the hospital.

Police are now trying to figure out if the dog's owner will face any charges.

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