Girl in hospital after being attacked by dogs in Carrington

A girl aged 6 is in hospital after 4 adult dogs attacked her at around 2.40pm on (26 March 2023) in Carrington.

Police were called to a property on Ackers Lane in Carrington.

The girl was bitten on the lower parts of her legs by the dogs and is now being treated in hospital in a stable condition.

With the 4 adult dogs police also seized 9 puppies and a further 4 more on (27 March) which means 17 have been seized all together and all have been given to what police are calling special partners.

Officers are also interested in a van that was found in South Manchester although they did not say what the suspicions were.

Police have arrested three people on suspicion of owning a dangerous dog, a person can get an unlimited fine or even a short stay in prison or both if convicted all three have been released on bail pending further enquires.

Detective Inspector Matthew Dixon, of GMP’s Trafford district, said: “This is a fluid investigation and so far we have recovered 17 dogs and made three arrests, as well as a vehicle of interest.

“However, the investigation is very much ongoing and anyone with information should contact police quoting log 1612-26/03/23.”

Greater Manchester Police has referred itself to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) over the incident.