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Girl, 10, seriously injured in horror dog attack as armed police called

Two people arrested on suspicion of possessing dangerously out-of-control dogs after a 10-year-old girl suffered life-changing injuries in Bolton, police said.

  • On Wednesday, February 4, officers were called shortly before 3.30pm to reports of a dog attack on Roseneath Road, Great Lever, Bolton, and a 10-year-old girl was taken to hospital with serious injuries.
  • Armed Response Vehicles and the GMP Dog Unit were deployed to the scene, and officers detained two dogs.
  • Footage shows Roseneath Road taped off with a police car blocking the road and three other police vehicles visible while local residents gathered as paramedics attended around 3.30pm.
  • Officers will remain in the area as enquiries continue and a 28-year-old man and a 52-year-old woman have been taken into custody to be questioned.
  • Details remain unclear about how the attack unfolded and whether both detained dogs were involved, while ongoing enquiries continue on Roseneath Road with armed police units present.
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theboltonnews.co.uk broke the news in on Wednesday, February 4, 2026.
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