Dog killed and woman in her 20s injured in attack

The attack happened on Wednesday evening near St Michaels station, Aigburth

A dog was killed and a woman injured as she walked close to a train station in Liverpool.

The woman in her 20s was walking her Whippet in a woodland area off Southwood Road close to St Michaels station in Aigburth on Wednesday when another dog, which was off its lead, attacked them both.

When emergency services arrived at the scene they found the woman's hand seriously injured. She was later taken to hospital but the whippet died from its injuries.

Officers seized a dog which was a bull-type breed and are still trying to find its owner who had left the area by the time they arrived, Merseyside police said.

Detective Inspector Neil Dillon, said: "This was a shocking incident.

"This would have been a very traumatic experience for the victim, who has not only lost her dog but also suffered a serious hand injury.

"If you saw anything or know any information about what happened, please come forward as a matter of urgency."