An 'aggressive' dog which was tasered after attacking a woman in a park has died, the Manchester Evening News understands.
The attack happened in Gorton Park, off Hyde Road in Gorton, at around 10.30am on Sunday (November 20). Officers were scrambled to the scene and the park was evacuated.
The woman was taken to hospital by paramedics for treatment. Police said her injuries were not believed to be life-threatening or life-changing.
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The dog was tasered at the scene to 'subdue it'. The M.E.N understands that it died as a result of the taser.
A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police confirmed today (November 21) that no arrests have been made in connection with the incident. Enquiries are ongoing.
After the attack, police appealed for any witnesses, or anyone with information, to get in touch. Chief Inspector Luke Breakspear, the Force Duty Officer of Greater Manchester Police, said: "The dog was aggressive when officers arrived at the scene and their absolute priority was to ensure the safety of the victim and other nearby members of the public.
"The incident will obviously cause some distress to those who were at the scene, but I would like to offer reassurance that it was dealt with swiftly and thankfully the woman’s injuries are not more grievous.
"We are carrying out enquiries to understand the full circumstances and if you have any information - or footage of the incident – I would ask that you please share it with us.”
You can contact Greater Manchester Police via www.gmp.police.uk or call 101 quoting incident number 1235 of 20.11.2022.
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