Three people rushed to hospital after ‘XL-bully dog attack’ at home – as armed cops swoop on residential street

NewsUK News THREE people have been rushed to hospital after they were injured in a dog attack. Police and an air ambulance rushed to the scene Hall i’ Th’ Wood, Bolton at around 3.30pm today. Armed police attended the scene Credit: MEN/ Phil Taylor Three people are in hospital following reports of a dog bite at an address in Barrie Way. Witnesses reported that an “XL-bully type” dog was seized as police dog units and armed officers attended the scene. Sign up for The Sun newsletter Thank you! It is understood that armed police went into a house with a dog handler. The animal was then removed and placed in an animal transport van. The dog has been seized Credit: MEN/ Phil Taylor No arrests have been made Credit: MEN/ Phil Taylor Greater Manchester Police said enquiries are ongoing and no arrests have been made. A spokesperson for the force said: “Officers were called just before 3.30pm on Wednesday 29 July 2026 to a report of a dog bite at an address on Barrie Way in Bolton. “Emergency services attended and three people have been taken by ambulance to hospital. “One dog has been seized. No arrests have been made and enquiries are ongoing.” Most read in The Sun More to follow… For the latest news on this story keep checking back at The Sun Online Thesun.co.uk is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/thesun and follow us on TikTok @TheSun.