Puppy 'bleeding from the neck' after brutal dog attack in Newton

Bertie, a brown and white Cockalier, was attacked as he walked through Lyme and Wood Park with his owner Callum.

Bertie was on a lead when a dog described as a "brown and orange staff cross" broke free from his owner's lead and grasp, and charged at the 11-month Cockalier, biting him on the neck.

The attack happened at about 2.30pm on Wednesday, October 6.

Bertie is recovering at home after suffering a neck and stomach puncture

Callum managed to grab Bertie off the floor to save him from the attack, before the dog jumped up and ripped him out of his owner's arms.

Once the dogs owner interrupted the attack, Bertie was "bleeding from the neck" and suffering with a neck and stomach puncture.

His owners were told he was "lucky to be alive", and was later rushed back to the vets due to complications with his stomach puncture.

Worryingly, the vet explained that another dog was also rushed for an emergency operation just 30 minutes earlier, due to an attack matching the description of the same staff cross.

11-month old Bertie was rushed for two emergency operations with his wounds

Julia, Bertie's owner and Callum's partner, explained she is raising the issue to warn residents about dangerous dogs in the area and try to prevent this from happening again.

Julia, from Newton, said: "Bertie is recovering at home with stitches to his punctures, but he's a little depressed."

Merseyside Police have been informed of the attack, but explained to the couple that "dog on dog attacks are not recordable crimes unless the dog involved is a service dog".

The incident comes after numerous dog attacks in the region over the last few months, including the death of a Jack Russell puppy.

At present, the Dangerous Dog Act makes it illegal for a dog to be “out of control” and bite a person or a service or guide dog, yet it is not an offence if a dog attacks another dog.

Around £200 down due to the excess vets fees, Julia added: "I just want people to be aware of this and stop it from happening again."

Bertie