A DOG owner has suffered serious injuries after being attacked by his two pets, police have said.

Emergency services attended Evans Close, Haydock on Thursday night, August 12.

At around 8.05pm, officers were called to Evans Close to reports of a man being attacked by his two dogs, initially described as Staffordshire Bull Terriers.

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The man sustained serious injuries and was taken to hospital.

Both dogs were contained in the area and taken to be destroyed, said police.

  • Anyone who witnessed the incident or has CCTV or other information is asked to contact us via @MerPolCC or 101 with reference 939 of August 12.