The death of a much-loved great grandad who went missing for almost ten weeks was a 'tragic accident', a coroner has ruled.
29.11.2023 - 23:41 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
A dog was viciously mauled to death by another dog in the street on Wednesday evening (November 29) as police continue to hunt the owner.
Officers were called to the scene of the incident on Monks Lane, in Breightmet, Bolton at around 6.45pm, to reports of a dog attacking another.
The dog being attacked died, with the offending dog contained to be seized by officers. Police are conducting enquiries to track down its owner. No other injuries have been reported.
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A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police said: "At 6:45pm this evening (Wednesday 29 November) Greater Manchester Police were called to reports of a dog attacking another dog on Monks Lane, Bolton.
"Police attended the scene; one dog is deceased, and the offending dog has been contained and will be seized. No further injuries have been reported at this stage. Enquiries are ongoing to identify the owner."
The death of a much-loved great grandad who went missing for almost ten weeks was a 'tragic accident', a coroner has ruled.
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