'Within seconds they shot it point blank'

DANGER DOGS GUNNED DOWN AFTER MAULING, SAY HORRIFIED RESIDENTS

- DAMON WILKINSON

WITNESSES have told how two 'dangerous and out of control' dogs were shot dead by police marksmen after a woman was bitten.

A man has been arrested following the attack yesterday morning.

Armed officers and a police helicopter were called to the scene in Lea Green Close, Moorside, Oldham, after reports two dogs were 'running loose' around the estate.

They then attacked a woman, who was later taken to hospital with bite injuries, and mauled her dog, thought to be a cockapoo.

Pictures show two dogs - which appear to be an Alsatian/husky type cross and large bulldog-type breed roaming loose without leads on.

Residents posted messages in a local Facebook group urging parents not to let their kids out while the dogs were loose.