Man arrested after girl, six, injured in Trafford dog attack

The 36-year-old is being questioned under Section 3 of the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991

Author: Dan DaviesPublished 29th Mar 2023

Police investigating a dog attack on a six-year-old girl in Trafford have now arrested a man in connection with the investigation.

The 36-year-old, from the Carrington area, remains in custody for questioning under Section 3 of the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 and perverting the course of justice.

Officers were called to an address on Ackers Lane in Carrington at around 2.40pm on Sunday 26 March, to reports of a child who had suffered injuries caused by dogs. She remains in hospital receiving treatment.

So far 17 dogs have been seized.

Anyone with any information of footage – including doorbell or dashcam – is asked to call 101 quoting incident number 1612-26/03/2023.

Reports can also be made via the LiveChat function on GMP’s website or by contacting the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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