Four-Year-Old Girl Mauled by XL Bully on Salford River Footpath
Police Launch Urgent Appeal After Daylight Dog Attack
Shock as a four-year-old girl was bitten by a massive XL Bully dog while out for a stroll on a busy river footpath in broad daylight. The terrifying attack took place between 2pm and 3pm on Saturday, 19 July, along the River Irwell footpath in Kersal, Salford.
Miraculously, the girl escaped serious injury, but police warn the incident could have ended in tragedy.
Witnesses Urgently Sought as Police Hunt Dog and Owner
“We are appealing for information following an incident which saw an XL Bully bite a four-year-old child on the footpath of the River Irwell in Kersal between 2pm and 3pm on Saturday, 19 July 2025. Thankfully no serious injuries were sustained, but this was a distressing incident, and we need to trace the dog and its owner.”
– GMP Salford spokesperson
Officers are still unclear what sparked the attack or whether the dog’s owner was present at the time.
How You Can Help Catch the Dog’s Owner
- If you witnessed the attack or have any information about the dog or its owner, call Greater Manchester Police immediately on 101, quoting log number 2307-19/07/2025.
- You can also report details online at gmp.police.uk.
- Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Don’t stay silent – your tip could help bring the dangerous dog and owner to justice.
