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Three dogs reported out of control in Newton Heath; one seized and boy treated for minor injuries
Greater Manchester Police said three dogs were reported to be "out of control" in the Scotland Hall Road area of Newton Heath at about 16:00 BST.
One dog was seized and the other two were placed in kennels. The boy suffered minor injuries.
A 31-year-old man has been held on suspicion of possessing an aggressive animal. The force has not confirmed the breed of dog involved.
UK law makes it an offence to allow a dog to be dangerously out of control in a public place. Incidents involving children commonly prompt a police response, seizure of animals and potential criminal charges, though outcomes depend on the circumstances of each case.
Police: Officers responded to reports of dogs out of control, seized one animal, placed two others in kennels and arrested a man on suspicion of a specific offence under dangerous dog legislation. The injured boy's family: The boy was treated for minor injuries. No family statement has been reported. Critics and skeptics: Because the breed has not been confirmed, there is no basis at this stage for arguments about specific breeds, and the full circumstances of the incident remain under investigation.