A young boy and a women were attacked by two Boxer dogs after they escaped from a house.
Just after 3.30pm on Wednesday, June 15, Merseyside Police were called after two Boxer dogs escaped a property and attacked several people on Tuffins Corner and Garden Lodge Grove in Netherley. A woman and a young boy were taken to hospital after suffering serious injuries to their legs.
Three other people sustained minor injuries and were treated at the scene. The two dogs were seized from the location and remain in secure police kennels awaiting examination.
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Officers are continuing to carry out extensive CCTV and witness enquiries in the area and are appealing for anyone who has any information to contact police.
Inspector Joanne Jacob said: “This was a shocking and traumatic attack that has left several residents in the area with multiple injuries. Whilst we continue to investigate this incident we can confirm that the two dogs were seized shortly after the attack and are confirmed to be the Boxer breed.
“If you were on Tuffins Corner and Garden Lodge Grove on Tuesday afternoon and witnessed the attacks, or have any information about the dogs in question then please come forward and speak to our officers. We have a dedicated team who review all cases concerning dangerous dogs and are keen to speak to anyone who saw the incident to establish the full circumstances of these attacks.
"I want to emphasize that dog owners need to be mindful of their dogs' behaviours at all times, particularly when they are outside. If you are a dog owner or anyone who is looking after any dogs that are liable to be aggressive please make sure they are in a protected space and on a lead or muzzled if out in public.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact the social media desk @MerPolCC, call 101 with reference 23000516852 or you can call or the independent charity @CrimestoppersUK anonymously, on 0800 555 111. You can also use their online form at: https://crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information/give-information.
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