Man arrested after 11-year-old injured in dog attack in Manchester

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 10 Oct, 13:13 · Archive

An 11-year-old boy suffered minor injuries in an alleged dog attack in north Manchester on Thursday afternoon. Police attended Scotland Hall Road in the Newton Heath area at around 4pm after receiving reports of dogs being out of control. A large police response, including specialist Tactical Aid Unit officers, attended the scene.

Three dogs were involved in the incident. Greater Manchester Police seized one dog and placed two others in kennels. The breeds of the dogs have not been confirmed, though they were reported to be 'Bullmastiff' type dogs.

A 31-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of possessing an aggressive animal. The boy was bitten on the elbow but his injury is believed to be minor.

How it is being reported

• Man arrested after boy, 11, injured in 'dog attack'Three dogs were allegedly "out of control" in the Newton Heath area of Manchester, police say.BBC Manchester · 10 Oct, 12:45
• Large police response with man arrested after boy, 11, injured in 'dog attack'One dog was siezed with two others placed into kennelsManchester Evening News · 10 Oct, 10:53

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

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