In a distressing incident on Saturday night, a woman in her 50s was subjected to a harrowing dog attack at a residence on Orrets Meadow Road, located within the Woodchurch Estate in Birkenhead. Police swiftly responded to the distress call, which came in around 5:30pm, as the victim endured bites to her face, neck, and arms. She was subsequently transported to a nearby hospital for essential medical attention.
Furthermore, a man who was present during the incident also sustained injuries to his hand. Immediate treatment was administered to him at the scene by attending emergency personnel.
The dog responsible for the attack is believed to be of a pit bull breed. As the investigation into this shocking incident unfolds, a man in his 50s has been taken into custody under suspicion of owning a banned breed and having a dog dangerously out of control.
Local authorities have launched a comprehensive inquiry into the incident, conducting house-to-house enquiries in the vicinity to gather essential information and witness statements.
