Woman charged after boy, 12, attacked by dog in Oldham

A police representative said the dog, the breed of which has not yet been established, was "safely detained"

A woman has been charged over a dog attack which left a boy with life-changing injuries, police have said.

Greater Manchester Police said the 12-year-old was hurt on Villa Road, Oldham, at about 11:30 BST on Sunday.

The force said a 31-year-old woman was also attacked but her injuries were not thought to be as serious.

It said a 43-year-old woman would face two counts of being in charge of a dog dangerously out of control causing injury.

She is due to appear at Tameside Magistrates Court on 2 November.

A police representative said the dog, the breed of which has not yet been established, was "safely detained" at the scene.