Appeal for information following dog attack in Aigburth

We are appealing for information after a dog attack in Aigburth last night (Wednesday 10 September).

At around 8pm, it was reported that a woman aged in her 20s had been walking her Whippet dog in a woodland area just off Southwood Road, near St Michael’s station.

Another dog, which was walking without a lead by a woman, has attacked the Whippet and also caused a serious hand injury to its owner.

Emergency services attended the scene and the woman was taken to hospital. Unfortunately, her dog died from the injuries.

A dog was located nearby without its owner and has now been seized. It's believed that the dog is a bull-type breed and enquiries are ongoing to find its owner.

Detective Inspector Neil Dillon said: “This was a shocking incident in which a woman was walking her dog when they were attacked by another dog.

“We believe this dog was a bull-type breed and it wasn’t on a lead. Enquiries are ongoing to locate the owner, who didn’t stay at the scene and had left the area when officers arrived.

“This would have been a very traumatic experience for the victim, who has not only lost her dog but also suffered a serious hand injury.

“If you saw anything or know any information about what happened, please come forward as a matter of urgency.”

Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact @MerPolCC on X or ‘Merseyside Police Contact Centre’ on Facebook with reference 25000751657.

You can also pass information via Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.