Boy, 11, seriously injured after being mauled by ‘out of control’ dog as cops arrest 35-year-old woman
A SCHOOLBOY has been rushed to hospital with serious injuries after being mauled by a dog this afternoon.
Emergency services were scrambled to a home in Manchester after reports an 11-year-old had been attacked by an “out of control” hound.
They arrived to find the youngster injured, and whisked him off to hospital.
A woman, 35, was arrested at the scene on suspicion of having a dog dangerously out of control.
The hound was also seized while the woman remained in custody.
Superintendent Nicola Williams of GMP City of Manchester Division said: “This is an awful attack that has left an 11-year-old boy with serious injuries and his family are understandably incredibly distressed by what has happened.
“I understand the concern an incident of this nature will cause in the wider community, and I want to reassure you that we will carry out an extensive investigation into what has happened.
“The dog has been secured and we have made an arrest of a woman who remains in police custody. Our investigation is in its early stages, but we are seeking to understand the full circumstances and will take appropriate action.
“We are appealing to anyone with information, who witnessed this incident, or has footage – including CCTV, mobile or dashcam – to make themselves known. You can make a report by calling 0161 856 1146 quoting log 1530 of 4 June 2023, or you can use the LiveChat function on GMP’s website: www.gmp.police.uk.”
Alternatively call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.