Man, 37, dies after being mauled by dog in horror attack in Leigh as suspect, 24, arrested
A MAN has died after being mauled by a dog in a horror attack.
Police were scrambled to Leigh in Greater Manchester last night following reports of a concern for welfare.
They discovered the 37-year-old with serious injuries after he was attacked by a dog.
The man was rushed to hospital but he has sadly since passed away.
Armed police frantically attempted to control the dog but it was humanely destroyed due to the “significant risk” it posed to the public.
A 24-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of being in charge of a dangerously out of control dog causing injury resulting in death.
Detective Superintendent Simon Hurst of GMP’s Wigan district said: “Firstly, I would like to extend my condolences to the loved ones of the victim of this attack.
“Our officers and our partners are currently supporting the victim’s loved ones at this incredibly difficult time.
“We recognise this incident will rightly cause concern within the local area and we would like to reassure the public that we explored every possible avenue to protect the local community and the animal involved.
“We would urge members of the public to please come forward if they have any information in regard to this incident, any information you may have may be a huge help to our investigation.
“This is a distressing incident which has resulted in the sad passing of a man and we are determined to ensure this does not happen again in our community.
“If you think someone has or is breeding dangerous dogs, please report it online on by calling 101.”
The horror comes following a spate of dog attacks across the country,
A six-year-old boy suffered potentially life-changing injuries after being mauled by an American Staffordshire terrier in South Yorkshire on May 11.
Yesterday, a baby was rushed to hospital with serious injuries after being attacked in Aldingbourne, Chichester.
While in January this year, four-year-old Alice Stones died after being attacked by a dog in her back garden in Milton Keynes.
Anyone with information on the latest attack in Leigh can call police on 101 quoting log 3769 of 18/05/2023.