A woman in her 40s was attacked by two Rottweilers while attempting to pet them in Netherton. Merseyside Police responded to reports of the incident on Park Lane West at around 5.45pm on Friday, August 18. The woman sustained multiple bites on her arms and leg from the dogs, who were on a lead at the time.
The owners of the Rottweilers, a man and a woman, tried to intervene and free the dogs from the victim. The man took the dogs away from the scene while the female owner stayed with the injured woman until the police arrived.
Police officers provided first aid to the woman until an ambulance transported her to the hospital for further treatment. In connection with the incident, a 41-year-old man and a 68-year-old woman were arrested on suspicion of being in charge of a dangerously out of control dog in a public place. Both suspects are currently being questioned by detectives.
Merseyside Police are appealing to anyone who witnessed the attack or has any relevant information to come forward. They can reach out to the Merseyside Police social media desk via Twitter @MerPolCC or Facebook Merseyside Police Contact Centre. Alternatively, individuals can call 101 and quote incident reference 23000770478. Another option is to contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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