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DOG RAMPAGE

Three children and an adult in hospital after being attacked by American Bulldog in Manchester house

THREE children and an adult have been rushed to hospital with "serious injuries" after a dog attack in north Manchester.

Cops say the American Bulldog has now been seized following the savage attack.

Cops were called to a house on Bluestone Road in Moston, Manchester where a dog had attacked four people
Cops were called to a house on Bluestone Road in Moston, Manchester where a dog had attacked four peopleCredit: PA:Press Association

They raced to a home on Bluestone Road in Moston  at around 12.50pm after reports of an "out of control" dog.

There they found four people, including three children aged 12, 14 and 17 years old, had been attacked.

Their conditions are said to be "serious, but not life-threatening".

The victims' ages are unknown.

Officers attended and discovered an American Bulldog-type dog had attacked four people.

Policespokesman

The American Bulldog is not a banned breed under the Dangerous Dogs Act - and is not to be confused with the American Pit Bull Terrier, which IS banned.

A Greater Manchester Police spokesman said: "Police were called shortly after 12.50pm today to a home on Bluestone Road, Moston, to a report of a dog out of control.

"Officers attended and discovered an American Bulldog-type dog had attacked four people."

Police say the dog which launched an attack on four people was an American Pit Bull-type (stock image)
Police say the dog which launched an attack on four people was an American Pit Bull-type (stock image)

The spokesman added: "They have all attended hospital and it is not yet clear what injuries have been sustained.

"The dog is currently contained in the property and officers are at the scene."

It's the latest in a long line of savage dog attacks this summer.

Three-year-old Dexter Neal was mauled to death by a dog in Essex in August.

Police have named the boy who died as three-year-old Dexter Neal
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Police have named the boy who died as three-year-old Dexter NealCredit: Essex Police
A three-year-old died after being attacked by a dog in Halstead, Essex
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A three-year-old died after being attacked by a dog in Halstead, EssexCredit: Eastnews Press Agency
Police have confirmed Dexter was three and died after being taken to hospital
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Police have confirmed Dexter was three and died after being taken to hospitalCredit: Eastnews Press Agency
Police and paramedics attended the scene in Essex
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Police and paramedics attended the scene in EssexCredit: Eastnews Press Agency

He was taken to hospital but tragically died from his injuries.

Police confirmed on Friday afternoon that the boy was named Dexter Neal, 3, of Ronald Road - a few minutes walk from where the attack happened.

It's believed he was visiting friends at the time of the tragic incident.

The in October a baby died and his toddler brother was badly hurt when they were savaged by a dog at their aunt and uncle’s home.

Just a week before the tragedy, the family had moved to their new home Colchester, Essex for “a better life”.

Archie Joe and Daniel-Jay Darby were staying with the couple when the Staffordshire bull terrier-type beast pounced.

Little Archie Darby died from his injuries after being attacked by a Staffie-type dog
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Little Archie Darby died from his injuries after being attacked by a Staffie-type dogCredit: SWNS:South West News Service
Archie’s parents paid tribute to their son, saying “heaven has gained a beautiful little angel”
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Archie’s parents paid tribute to their son, saying “heaven has gained a beautiful little angel”
Attack ... A Staffordshire bull terrier on owner's Facebook page
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Attack ... A Staffordshire bull terrier on owner's Facebook pageCredit: Facebook

They had recently moved in to their aunt and uncle's home with their mum, Jade.

It has been suggested the pet may have attacked the young children in an effort to establish territory after they moved into the home.

Four-month-old Archie Joe was mauled and one-year-old Daniel-Jay suffered “life-changing” injuries and was in hospital.

Their mum Jade Rogers, 24, was also treated for wounds sustained as she tried to save her sons.

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