Teenager hit by cars after trying to flee 'out of control' XL Bully type dog

A teenager was hit by cars after they were forced to run from a 'dangerously out of control' XL Bully-type dog, police have said.

The child, 13, was attacked by the 'light blonde' dog on Old Road, Hyde, after school on Friday (October 18). In a bid to flee from the animal they ran into moving traffic where they were hit by cars and sustained injuries.

Greater Manchester Police said they are 'keen' to trace and 'act against' the owner of the dog, who is believed to be a local resident living near Hyde Community College.

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The force are appealing for information on who the owner of the dog is and for witnesses of the incident, who they say can help them 'protect the public from any further similar incidents'.

In a statement, GMP wrote: "After Hyde Community College closed on Friday 18th October 2024 a 13-year-old student of the school was attacked by what was described as a light blonde XL Bully type dog that was unsupervised and dangerously out of control on Old Road, Hyde.

"This caused the child to run out into the path of moving traffic and sustain injuries. The police are keen to trace and act against the owner of the dog, which we believe may be a local resident near to the school.

"The are appealing for any information as to who the owner of the dog is and if there are any witnesses to the event you are urged to come forward and assist the investigation to help us protect the public from any further similar incidents."

Anyone with any information is asked to contact PC 9878 Hill on 0161 856 9484 or 9878@gmp.police.uk.