Man charged over dog attack against Greater Manchester Police officer
An officer suffered an injury to his left hand in Leigh town centre on Friday
Last updated 13th Apr 2025
Greater Manchester Police have confirmed a man has been charged over a dog attack against one of their officers.
The victim suffered an injury to his left hand whilst on patrol in Leigh town centre on Friday.
46 year old Lee Draper - who's from Cinnamon Avenue in Hindley - is due in court next month.
A Greater Manchester Police spokesperson said:
"A man has been charged under the Dangerous Dogs Act after an officer from our Leigh East Neighbourhood team was injured Friday evening (11/04/2025), requiring hospital treatment for puncture wounds to his left hand.
"Lee Draper (11/05/1978) of Cinnamon Avenue in Hindley was charged with an offence of failing to keep a dangerous dog under control and allowing it to injure a person contrary to section 3 of the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991.
"Draper has been bailed with conditions not to enter Leigh Town Centre.
"He will appear at Wigan Magistrates on 14th May 2025." {{News}}