Boy attacked by dog in stable condition

Kealan Doherty of Fayetteville was at a neighbor’s house when the attack occurred around 2 p.m. Monday.

The child was flown by helicopter to Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, where he spent some time in intensive care before his condition improved, Vanderbilt spokesman John Howser said Tuesday.

Lincoln County Sheriff Murray Blackwelder said the attack occurred when the boy went next door to play with the neighbor’s children. He said the boy suffered lacerations to his head and arms.

Blackwelder said the case will be turned over to the district attorney for review.