A 41-year-old woman has been charged after a dog attack left a 12-year-old boy with “life-changing” injuries.
Paula Jenkins is charged with two counts of having a dog that is dangerously out of control and causing harm to others.
The 12-year-old was injured on Wednesday at around 11.30 a.m., according to Greater Manchester Police, on Villa Road in Oldham.
“Serious injuries, believed to be life-changing,” were left on him.
Additionally, a 31-year-old lady was attacked and is receiving care. It is not believed that her injuries are life-threatening.
Following the dispatch of armed police and a dog unit, the animal was “safely detained” at a kennel.
The dog’s breed was a secret at this point.
The dog pursued the child on his bike, an eyewitness who contacted 999 told the Manchester Evening News.
Anj, 31, told the newspaper: “The kid came from behind our house. He was on his bike and came down the road and the dog was following him. I thought it was his own dog at first.
“I took my eyes off them for a second but then I heard screaming and when I looked over it was jumping all over him.
“It was an aggressive dog and only a little kid. He got off his bike because the dog was jumping at him.”
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