A terrifying dog attack has left a one-year-old girl recovering in hospital after she suffered “life-changing” facial injuries. The incident took place at 5:30pm on Thursday 29 May in Denton, Greater Manchester, which resulted in the toddler being rushed to hospital, along with a 21-year-old woman and a 53-year-old man. Both adults also sustained serious injuries, however they are not life-threatening or life-changing.
The one-year-old girl’s family have been left “incredibly distressed” by the incident, with officers offering their support while she recovers in hospital. Following the attack, the dog was seized at the scene in Baslow Road by specialist officers from Greater Manchester Police’s tactical dog unit before it was later humanely destroyed.
At the time of the incident, armed police officers and an air ambulance were dispatched as paramedics were stationed at the scene.
According to the Mirror an eyewitness commented: “There’s people covered in blood and a baby’s been taken to hospital. There were others who looked injured. A dog section and armed police went in with guns.”
“It was shocking,” another resident told the MEN “I didn’t know what had gone on, and then when we found did find out what had happened, it was sad.”
Detective Superintendent Gareth Jenkins said on Friday: “This was an awful attack that has left a one-year-old girl with serious and life-changing injuries. Her family are understandably incredibly distressed by what happened here last night.
“The family of the young girl are being supported by officers as she recovers in hospital.
“A scene remains in place on Baslow Road in the immediate aftermath so officers can make further inquiries to establish a full timeline of events that led to this incident. We thank the local community for their patience and co-operation at this time.
“We are now appealing for information. There were people in the area specifically on Baslow Road who may have dashcam, CCTV or mobile footage from yesterday afternoon that may be of assistance to our inquiries.”
The police are urging anyone with information to call 0161 856 9262, quoting log 2655 of May 29. Reports and concerns can also be made anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
