Police appeal after serious dog attack leaves victim with “life-changing injuries”

Police are investigating a serious attack by a dog in Sale. 

The dog attack took place on Baguley Lane © Google Maps

The attack happened on Tuesday 16 July at approximately 5:40pm on Baguley Lane off Norris Road.

A woman sustained “life-changing injuries” as a result of the attack. 

Police understand the dog, described as a “Staffordshire Bull Terrier/boxer cross” with blonde fur, was under the control of a woman in her 30s, wearing a peach-coloured T-shirt.

Officers are appealing for any residents of the area with any information or who have any CCTV footage of the attack to get in touch with them.

In a statement, Greater Manchester Police said: "Officers are appealing for information following a serious dog attack that occurred in Sale.

The attack occurred on Tuesday 16 July, at approximately 5:40pm on Baguley Lane.

A 49-year-old woman sustained life-changing injuries and officers are appealing for any witnesses who may have seen the incident to come forward.

The dog is described as a “Staffordshire Bull Terrier/boxer cross” with blonde fur.

The offender is described as a female, aged in her 30s, wearing a peach-coloured T-shirt.

Anyone with information, CCTV or Ring doorbell footage can contact police on 101, quoting the log number 2697 of 16/07/24.

Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”