Woman badly injured falling from a horse after dog is let off the lead near Woodhouse Lane Tip in Altrincham

Police responded quickly after reports of a woman being badly injured in Altrincham at around 7pm on 6 July 2023.

The woman was riding her horse in a field near the Woodhouse Lane Waste and Recycling Centre in an area called The Moss.

Two males have approached the woman, before letting their dog, (believed to be a Pit bull) off its lead.

The dog chased the horse, causing the rider to fall off at high speed, and resulting in life-changing injuries.The two males then left the area.

Police have now released a photo of two people who they would like to speak to, as the pair may be able to help with their enquiries.

PC Lee, from GMP’s Trafford district, said: “This was a very frightening incident for the rider, who was hurt as a result of the dog running towards her.”We are currently looking into all relevant lines of enquiry, and I would ask anyone who knows anything to please get in touch.”

Anyone with any information is asked to contact police on 101, quoting crime reference number CRI/06MM/0012349/23.You can also report information on gmp.police.uk.

Alternatively, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.

(Image via GMP)