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Girl, 10, Suffers Life-Changing Injuries in Bolton Dog Attack as Police Detain Two Dogs

Police continue enquiries in Great Lever with key details, including the dogs’ breed, still unconfirmed.

Overview

  • Emergency services were called to Roseneath Road in Bolton shortly before 3:30pm on Wednesday, February 4.
  • Paramedics treated the child at the scene before transporting her to hospital, where her injuries are described as life-changing.
  • Armed Response Vehicles and the GMP Dog Unit attended the incident and secured two dogs.
  • A 28-year-old man and a 52-year-old woman were arrested on suspicion of possessing a dog dangerously out of control and remain in custody.
  • Officers are maintaining a visible presence as investigations proceed, and it remains unclear whether one or both detained dogs were involved.