Armed police swarm Bolton street as three injured in dog attack

NewsGreater Manchester NewsBoltonArmed police and the air ambulance were called to the scene19:10, 29 Jul 2026Three people have been taken to hospital this afternoon (July 29) following a suspected dog attack in Bolton.‌Greater Manchester Police said they were called just before 3:30pm to reports of a dog bite at an address in Barrie Way.‌An air ambulance landed at Hall i' Th' Wood with paramedics attending the scene alongside police dog units and armed officers.‌Click here to get the biggest stories straight to your inbox in our Daily NewsletterThe force confirmed that three people were taken to hospital by ambulance and that a dog had been seized, reported by witnesses to be an 'XL-bully type'.‌Armed police were seen going into the house, alongside a dog handler who removed the animal fr