A 35-year-old woman is arrested following the incident in Monsall, Manchester, on Sunday.
An 11-year-old boy has been seriously hurt in a dog attack in Manchester.
It happened on Sunday afternoon in Swanley Avenue, Monsall, and left the boy with injuries which were not life-threatening, according to Greater Manchester Police. A 35-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of having a dog dangerously out of control and the animal was also seized, officers said.Supt Nicola Williams said the "awful attack" had left the boy's family "incredibly distressed".
She added: "I understand the concern an incident of this nature will cause in the wider community, and I want to reassure you we will carry out an extensive investigation into what has happened.Why not follow BBC North West on
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