Boy injured in dog attack in north Manchester

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 10 Oct, 12:14 · Archive

An 11-year-old boy was bitten on the elbow in an alleged dog attack in Manchester.

An 11-year-old boy was bitten on the elbow in an alleged dog attack on Scotland Hall Road in Newton Heath, north Manchester, on Thursday afternoon at around 4pm. Police responded to reports of Bullmastiff-type dogs on the loose in the residential area. The boy's injury is believed to be minor.

A large police presence attended the scene, including specialist Tactical Aid Unit officers. One dog was seized and two others were placed in kennels. The breeds of the dogs have not yet been confirmed.

A 31-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of possessing an aggressive animal.

How it is being reported

• 'Dog attack' injures boy, 11, as police rush to UK residential street - man arrestedPolice received reports of 'Bullmastiff'-type dogs being on the loose.Daily Express · 10 Oct, 11:55
• Boy, 11, injured in Manchester 'dog attack' with 'Bullmastiff-types on the loose'An 11-year-old boy was injured in an alleged dog attack in north Manchester on Thursday afternoon - police were called to reports of Bullmastiff-type dogs 'on the loose'The Mirror · 10 Oct, 11:47

In this story: Newton Heath · Scotland Hall Road · Manchester · Greater Manchester Police

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