Young girl taken to hospital after dog attack in Trafford

A young girl has been taken to hospital after being attacked by dogs in Trafford.

The child is now in a stable condition following the incident on Ackers Lane in Carrington on the afternoon of Sunday 26 March.

Four dogs have been seized and police have arrested three people on suspicion of owning a dangerous dog.

Greater Manchester Police said officers were called to a report of a child who had suffered injuries caused by dogs. Investigations are continuing.

The force said: "Shortly before 2.40pm police were called to a report of a child who had suffered injuries caused by dogs at an address on Ackers Lane, Carrington.

"The girl was taken to hospital and is in a stable condition. Four dogs were seized by officers and have been taken away by specialist partners.

"Three people have been arrested on suspicion of owning a dangerous dog."

The North West has the highest number of hospital admissions for dog attacks in England, with bite injuries tripling in adults in the last 20 years.