COPS have launched an urgent probe after a four-year-old girl was mauled by an XL bully in broad daylight.
The tot was attacked on the River Irwell footpath in Kersal, Salford, on Saturday, July 19.
GettyA four-year-old girl was attacked by an XL bully on July 19[/caption]
The attack took place on a river footpath in Salford
She is said to have been bitten by the XL bully between 2pm and 3pm, with police now urgently appealing for witnesses.
It is not known what prompted the attack or whether the dog’s owner was present at the time.
Fortunately, the little girl was not badly injured.
Greater Manchester Police has urged anyone with information to come forward.
A GMP Salford spokesperson said: “We are appealing for information following an incident which saw an XL bully bite a four-year-old child on footpath of the River Irwell in Kersal between 2-3pm on Saturday, July 19 2025.
“Thankfully no serious injury was sustained.”
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