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Manchester Evening News
Manchester Evening News
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Rebecca Day

Boy attacked and dragged to the floor in park by Doberman-style dog he was promised was friendly

A young boy was dragged to the floor and set upon by a Doberman-style dog in a Tameside park.

George Parker, 10, was left with deep wounds across his back and his side after the vicious attack on Haughton Green in Denton.

His mum, Catherine O'Neill took her son to hospital after the assault on Monday evening at 7.30pm.

George Parker (© Joel Goodman)

The 34-year-old supermarket manager said: "When he came back to the house, his top was ripped to shreds.

"He had blood marks all over him. He lifted his top up and I saw all the scratches and cuts.

"He said he'd gone onto the field and asked the owner if he was friendly. The dog was off the lead.

George Parker (© Joel Goodman)

"The owners got hold of the dog and walked off.

"The children said it was a black and brown dog. I phoned 101. He was crying and was upset. He was a bit quiet, which is not like George.

"He's normally very active, he's always playing. He was putting on a brave face. I'm just really annoyed. There's no way I would leave a child like that. I'm more mithered by the injury to his side. It's not good is it?

George Parker and his mum Catherine (© Joel Goodman)

"He's 10. I hope he's not going to be scared of dogs. I wouldn't want it to happen to anyone else. If you let your dog off the lead, it shouldn't be dangerous."

A spokeswoman for GMP was contacted for comment.

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