Man arrested following dog attack in Warrington

Detectives investigating an incident in Warrington where a man was savagely attacked by a dog have now arrested a man in relation to the incident.

The 30-year-old man was arrested earlier today (Wednesday 26 January) following an incident on Monday 24 February where an 84-year-old man was attacked on Bardsley Avenue by a dog which had escaped from a nearby address.

The dog, believed to be an XL Bully, attacked the pensioner in the garden causing life changing injuries; he remains in hospital where his condition is described as critical.

The 30-year-old local man has been arrested on suspicion of being in possession of a dog dangerously out of control causing serious injury. He is currently being held in police custody assisting officers with their enquiries.

A 29-year-old woman who was arrested as part of the investigation has now been released on conditional bail

Enquiries in relation to the incident remain ongoing and anyone with any information is urged to contact Cheshire Police on 101 quoting IML 2034464.