Woman arrested after 11 year old attacked by dog in Manchester

A dog has been seized and a woman arrested after an eleven year old boy was injured in a dog attack in north Manchester

The child was taken to hospital with serious injuries, although police say they are 'not life-threatening'.

Police and North West Ambulance Service both attended the scene on Swanley Avenue on Sunday afternoon.

A 35-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of having a dog dangerously out of control and she remains in police custody for questioning.

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."

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