Overview

• The incident unfolded at 2:38 am on June 15 inside a Havelock Street residence when a Bully-type dog attacked two occupants.
• A man in his 30s and a woman in their 20s were taken to hospital with dog bite injuries and remain under medical care.
• Lancashire Police officers arrived after a North West Ambulance Service callout and secured three dogs from the property, including the primary suspect.
• Investigators are examining whether any regulations governing banned breeds were violated in the ownership of the dogs.
• The case adds to ongoing national concerns over enforcement of UK laws banning five high-risk breeds and public safety.