A GIRL was injured after being bitten by a dog.

Police received a report after a girl suffered bruising to an arm after being bitten by a canine in Thatto Heath.

The dog attack reportedly happened on Timore Avenue, on Saturday afternoon, May 6.

Police are appealing for anyone with information to contact them.  

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A Merseyside Police spokeswoman said: "At around 4.30pm on Saturday 6 May officers received a report that a dog had bitten a girl on Timore Avenue on Thatto Heath.

"The girl suffered bruising to her arm.

"Police inquiries are ongoing in the area."

  • Anyone with information is asked to DM @MerPolCC on Twitter, call 101, quoting reference 23000383507. People can also pass information anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, or contact them via their online form at: crimestoppers-uk.org. Always call 999 if a crime is in progress.