Dog leaves man and woman with 'potentially life-changing' wounds

Dog attack leaves man and woman with ‘potentially life-changing’ wounds following mauling – as police seize ‘out of control’ animal and launch probe

• The injured pair remain in hospital after the horror attack in Wigan  

A ‘dangerously out of control’ dog has left a man and woman with potentially life-changing injuries following a horror attack. 

Police were called to reports of the incident in Wigan at around 11.30pm on Monday.

The injured pair remain in hospital in a serious condition, which is not believed to be life-threatening. 

Detectives confirmed the dog was seized and is being held in kennels as investigations continue.

A Greater Manchester Police spokesperson told MailOnline: At around 11.30pm on Monday 8 May 2023, officers responded to reports that a dog was dangerously out of control in a property on Thomas Street in Wigan.

Police were called to reports of the incident in Wigan at around 11.30pm on Monday (stock image)

‘A man and a woman were injured during the incident. 

‘Both remain in hospital with serious and potentially life-changing injuries, which are not believed to be life-threatening.

‘The dog was seized by specialist officers and is currently being held in kennels. Enquiries are currently ongoing.

‘Anyone with any information about the incident is asked to contact police on 0161 856 7094 citing log number 3728 of 08/05/23.’

MailOnline has contacted GMP for further comment.  

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