A woman has warned against pit bulls after her "gentle" dog of nine years suddenly turned and launched a vicious attack which resulted in her losing an ARM.

Traumatized Yasmin Adam, 45, was left lying in a pool of blood and fearing for her life after her beloved pup Sir Hinkles mauled her.

The brutal assault took place after Yasmin attempted to break up a play fight between Sir Hinkles and her two other dogs.