Baby suffers life-changing injuries following Denton dog attack
Police were called at 5.50pm yesterday to reports of a dog attack on Baslow Road in Denton, Tameside
A baby has been left with life-changing injuries to her face following a dog attack in Denton.
Greater Manchester Police were called at 5.50pm yesterday (29 May 2025), to reports of a dog attack on Baslow Road.
Officers from GMP's Tactical Dog Unit and Tactical Aid Unit attended, alongside colleagues in the ambulance service including the air ambulance who all rushed to treat three people – a 1-year-old girl, a 21-year-old woman and a 53-year-old man for their injuries.
The 1-year-old girl suffered serious and life-changing injuries to her face, she remains in hospital for treatment.
The man and the woman both suffered injuries that are serious but not life-threatening or life-changing. They were also taken to hospital.
The dog was safely detained at the scene and seized by specialist officers in the Tactical Dog Unit. Following the incident, to ensure the safety of the public, the dog was humanely destroyed.
An investigation has been launched into the circumstances.
Detective Superintendent Gareth Jenkins of GMP’s Tameside District, said: “This was an awful attack that has left a 1-year-old girl with serious and life-changing injuries. Her family are understandably incredibly distressed by what happened here last night.
“The family of the young girl are being supported by officers as she recovers in hospital.
“A scene remains in place on Baslow Road in Denton in the immediate aftermath so officers can make further enquiries to establish a full timeline of events that led to this incident, we thank the local community for their patience and cooperation at this time.
“We are now appealing for information, there were people in the area specifically on Baslow Road who may have dashcam, CCTV or mobile footage from yesterday afternoon that may be of assistance to our enquiries. If you have any information at all, please contact officers on 0161 856 9262 quoting log 2655 of 29/5/25.”
You can also call GMP on 101 or talk to them via LiveChat at www.gmp.police.uk.
Reports and concerns can also be made anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.