Liverpool dog attack leaves woman 'covered in blood' as police deploy helicopter

A woman was left injured and a dog tragically killed following a brutal Bulldog attack in Liverpool.

An eyewitness recounted the chilling sight of a woman "covered in blood" near St Michael's Station. A police helicopter was also spotted hovering over the area after the attack.

The police were alerted to the incident in Priory Wood just after 8.15pm on Wednesday after reports came in that anAmerican Bulldoghad attacked another dog. The injured dog's owner suffered a cut to her hand during the ordeal. Despite desperate attempts to save it, her dog sadly passedaway at the scene.

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Officers arrived promptly and took the American Bulldog away. A full-scale investigation is now underway to find and identify its owner. Police are appealing for anyone with any information to step forward as their enquiries continue, reports the Liverpool Echo.

A representative for Merseyside Police confirmed: "We can confirm we received a report that a dog was attacked in St Michael's this evening, Wednesday 10 September.

"Just after 8.15pm a report was received that an American Bull dog had attacked another dog and a woman sustained a cut to her hand at Priory Wood by St Michael's Station.

"Sadly the dog died at the scene. Officers attended and the American Bull dog was seized and enquiries are ongoing to trace its owner." The Mirror has contacted Merseyside Police for an update.

It comes after a 17-year-old girl died after her friend’s dog attacked her. Annalyse Blyton, who has been described by her friends and family as ‘caring’ with her ‘whole life ahead of her’, was studying at her friend’s home when she was attacked by the 10-year-old mixed-breed dog.

Emergency services were called and the girl was treated by paramedics at the scene in New South Wales, Australia. She was then flown to hospital but sadly passed away on Monday.

Passers-by tried to intervene and Annalyse’s mother thanked emergency responders as her daughter fought for life in hospital. It is understood the animal was in a fenced yard at the time of the attack and that the dog was later shot dead by police with the consent of the owner.

Acting Superintendent Justin Cornes said emergency services were faced with a “confronting” scene. “Without the quick actions of the bystanders, this incident could have been much, much worse,” he said at the time. “Running into a scene where they didn’t know the full circumstances and to jump in there and remove the dog, it’s an incredible act.”

A Department for Education spokesperson said they were “deeply saddened by the passing of Annalyse Blyton”. “Our thoughts are with her family, friends and the Singleton community,” they said. "We are continuing to provide support to students and staff at the school.”