A man has been charged in connection with an assault on a woman in Wigan using an animal
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Liam Rainy (30/11/1997) of Battersby Street, Wigan has been charged with Section 18 assault and being in possession of a dog dangerously out of control.
He was remanded in custody ahead of an appearance at Manchester Magistrates Court today (Thursday 15 June 2023).
The dog has since been safely detained and is being cared for by animal welfare professionals.
This charge is a result of an investigation into an incident that took place on Windermere Road in Wigan on Sunday 11 June 2023 where the injuries sustained were believed to be serious.