A woman has been arrested and a dog has been seized after a young child was mauled in Monsall on Sunday afternoon (June 4).
Emergency services, including an air ambulance, were scrambled to the scene of the attack on Swanley Avenue where an 11-year-old boy was rushed to hospital with serious but not life-threatening injuries.
Greater Manchester Police have now confirmed that the dog has been seized by officers and that a woman, aged 35, remains in custody after being arrested on suspicion of having a dog dangerously out of control.
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Horrified residents watched on as an air ambulance landed on a grassed area near the Queens Hotel and Pub as others told the M.E.N of the 'screams' they heard following the attack.
A scene was put in place along Swanley Avenue, with a number of police vehicles and ambulances at the scene in the immediate aftermath with GMP now appealing for witnesses to come forward.
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."
You can make a report by calling 0161 856 1146 quoting log 1530 of 4 June 2023, or you can use the LiveChat function on GMP’s website: www.gmp.police.uk. Alternatively call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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