A lady has reportedly been attacked by a canine in Kirkby city centre.
Police had been known as to Newton Gardens outdoors the Market Tavern pub this afternoon to stories a younger lady had been injured after an assault by a canine. Merseyside Police’s Force Incident Manager confirmed officers had been presently on the scene and the incident is ongoing.
The extent of the lady’s accidents aren’t but recognized. Reports on social media recommend the younger lady was bitten on her face, however this has not been confirmed.
Merseyside Police confirmed a person has been arrested and a canine has been seized.
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18:01Kate McMullin
Dog seized
It will not be but recognized what breed the canine is however stories on social media have urged it’s an XL bully kind breed.
This has not but been confirmed formally by police.
18:00Kate McMullin
Merseyside Police update
Merseyside Police confirmed a person has been arrested and a canine has been seized.
Police are presently in attendance on the scene and a cordon is in place.
Obviously it is a very distressing incident and police are eager to reassure the general public that the canine has been seized.
17:59Kate McMullin
Good afternoon
Hello,
We are presently in Kirkby city centre following stories of a canine assault.
Merseyside Police had been known as to Newton Gardens, outdoors the Market Tavern, after stories just a little lady had been bitten by a canine.