Baby Suffers Life-Changing Injuries in Tameside Dog Attack

A one-year-old baby is fighting for her life after a horrific dog attack in Denton, Tameside. The incident occurred on Thursday evening, May 29th, around 5:50 pm on Bazlow Road in the Haughton Green area. Emergency services, including an air ambulance, rushed to the scene. A Greater Manchester Police spokesperson stated that the dog was 'safely detained' and later 'humanely destroyed' to ensure public safety. Detective Superintendent Gareth Jenkins described the attack as 'awful' and expressed the family's distress. The baby, along with a 21-year-old woman and a 53-year-old man, were taken to the hospital for treatment. Police are investigating the incident and a full timeline of events is being established. While the dog's breed has not been officially confirmed, the incident serves as a stark reminder of the potential dangers of dog attacks and the importance of responsible pet ownership.