An elderly woman sustained severe head injuries in a dog attack on a residential street in Preston. Law enforcement detained a man and took custody of two dogs following the incident on Lily Grove around 3:55 pm on Saturday.
Police responded to the scene and discovered the woman with significant bite wounds to her head. She was promptly transported to the hospital for medical attention. Lancashire Police confirmed the seizure of the two dogs and established a police cordon to conduct inquiries, as reported by Lancashire Live.
A 42-year-old man was apprehended on suspicion of allowing a dog to be dangerously out of control and was held in police custody as investigations progressed. The public is encouraged to provide any relevant information to aid in understanding the full circumstances of the attack.
Individuals who witnessed the event or possess information pertinent to the investigation are urged to reach out to Lancashire Police at 101, referencing log 0933 of June 13.