Dogs put down after girl found dead
A 15-year-old girl has been found dead in a house in the UK where police also found five dogs “aggressive and out of control”.
Greater Manchester Police attended the property in Chaucer Grove, in Atherton, Wigan, shortly after 2pm today following a report that the teenager was unconscious and a number of dogs were out of control.
Officers found the body of the girl and were confronted by the animals, four of which have now been destroyed and the fifth has been contained.
Police have not yet disclosed what breed the dogs were. The force said the animals were put down ``humanely'' by armed officers.
The dogs’ remains will now be examined as part of the investigation.
Superintendent Mark Kenny said it was “too early to speculate” about what took place.
He said: “First and foremost, our thoughts are with the family of the girl who has tragically lost her life.
“I understand this is an extremely distressing incident for all concerned, including the community, and we will work hard to establish the full circumstances that lead to this tragedy.
“There will be a significant police presence in the area, which will remain this afternoon and evening. We will be there to carry out an investigation and address any concerns residents may have.
“It would be too early for us to speculate about what has happened, and further information will be released when it becomes available.”
