Dangerous dog could be on loose in Bolton
Police shoot two animals and seize two more they say were dangerously out of control.
Last updated 2nd Apr 2017
Two dogs have been shot dead and two more seized by Police with a third's thought to be on the loose in Bolton.
It's after an incident at Queens Park on Chorley New Road on Sunday morning (2nd April).
A 60 year old woman was bitten on the hand, a man was bitten on the leg and another dog was seriously injured.
Armed police humanely destroyed two animals at the scene and a further two were impounded by officers, they're searching for another dog thought to be part of the group.
A 38 year old man's been arrested on suspicion of allowing a dog to be dangerously out of control in a public place and affray, he's still being questioned.
Superintendent Chris Allsop from Greater Manchester Police said, "Highly trained officers responded quickly to the scene and took control to avoid the situation from escalating.
"The officers acted with our number one priority in mind; to protect people and prevent them from harm.
"I’d like to thank to the public for their patience and full cooperation as we remain at the scene and carry out our enquiries.
"I’d also like to remind them that their safety is a priority - if you see a dog, please do not approach it but alert a nearby officer or call 101 immediately."