POLICE are investigating an attack by two dogs in Ashton-in-Makerfield.

Officers received a report that two out of control large grey dogs attacked a person and another canine.

The incident happened on Cansfield Grove, in Ashton-in-Makerfield on the afternoon of Thursday, April 4 at around 3.35pm.

A male and a dog were injured in the attack and needed medical treatment. 

Police understand the grey dogs, the breed of which has not yet been established, were under the control of a woman.

Officers are appealing for any residents of the area with any information or who has any CCTV footage of the attack to get in touch with them.

In a statement, Greater Manchester Police said: "Police are investigating an offence of the owner of a dog dangerously out of control causing injury, on Cansfield Grove, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Wigan, at approximately 3.35pm on Thursday, April 4, 2024.

"During this incident a male and a dog both received injuries requiring medical treatment, caused by two large grey dogs of unknown breed under the control of an adult female.

"If any local residents have any information regarding the identity of the owner of the dogs, or has any possible CCTV of the incident please contact police by 101, online report or alternatively 0800555111 to Crimestoppers quoting crime reference CRI/06LL/0009403/24."