Boy and woman seriously injured in Oldham dog attack

Monday, 23 October 2023 15:12

By Simon Drury

A boy has been seriously injured aftrer being attacked by a dog in Oldham

The 12-year-old was attacked on Villa Road, Oldham, at about 11:30am on Sunday, according to Greater Manchester Police (GMP).

A 31-year-old woman was also hurt. Police say her injuries were less serious.

Following the incident, a 43-year-old woman was detained on suspicion of possessing a dangerously out of control dog.

Police say the animal was "safely detained" after armed police and a dog unit were sent to the scene.

The breed of dog has not yet been revealed.

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