Warrington: Man in his 80s seriously injured after 'XL bully attack', police say
A man in his 80s has been seriously injured following reports of a dog attack in Cheshire, police have said.
Officers were called to reports of a dog attack at an address on Bardsley Avenue, Warrington, at around 6.40pm on Monday, Cheshire Constabulary said.
Local officers, supported by an armed unit, found an 84-year-old man had suffered serious injuries.
The man was taken to Aintree Hospital in Liverpool.
Two dogs, believed to be the XL bully breed, were destroyed by officers at the scene. A third small dog was also seized.
An investigation has been opened and officers remain at the scene, the force said.
-SKY NEWS
