Three individuals have been rushed to hospital this afternoon (July 29) following a suspected dog attack in Bolton.
Greater Manchester Police confirmed they received a call just before 3:30pm reporting a dog bite incident at a property on Barrie Way.
An air ambulance touched down at Hall i’ Th’ Wood, with paramedics working alongside police dog units and armed officers at the scene.
Officers confirmed that three victims were transported to hospital by ambulance and that a dog had been seized, though its breed remains unknown at this stage, reports the Manchester Evening News.
Armed police were spotted entering the property, accompanied by a dog handler who removed the animal and secured it in an animal transport van.
GMP stated that investigations remain ongoing and no arrests have been made.
In an official statement, a spokesperson said: “Officers were called just before 3.30pm on Wednesday 29 July 2026 to a report of a dog bite at an address on Barrie Way in Bolton.
“Emergency services attended and three people have been taken by ambulance to hospital.
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“One dog has been seized. No arrests have been made and enquiries are ongoing.”
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