Dog attack in Bolton Park leaves teenager hospitalized
Nightmarish scenes unfolded in Queens Park, Bolton, when an incident involving a dog resembling a pit bull occurred. The dog attacked 14-year-old Abdul Waheed Akhtar.
11:29 AM EDT, November 1, 2024
On Monday, while Abdul was playing with relatives, the aggressive animal knocked him to the ground, biting into his arm and leaving deep wounds.
The Sun reports that the incident happened when the dog's owners, playing with their pet, accidentally threw a stick toward Abdul. Consequently, the dog lunged at the boy, pinning him to the ground and attacking his hands and arms.
Eventually, a woman, likely the dog's owner, managed to pull it away from Abdul, preventing further injuries.
Currently, Abdul is in the hospital receiving treatment. His father, Nadeem Akhtar, says his son is very upset about the event. Abdul often cries and avoids leaving the house, which understandably concerns his father.
The Greater Manchester Police are investigating and working to locate the dog and its owners. A spokesperson assures that officers spoke with Abdul at the hospital the same day, and the case is being treated as a priority.
Attack in the park
The father of the attacked boy said that at the time of the incident, there was "blood everywhere."
It was awful, my son was shaking with fear because he had to fight with the dog. I don’t want other people’s kids to be shaking and crying after being attacked, he emphasized.
He also expressed concern about the safety of other children who visit the park.
A lot of kids play in that park, so I’m worried it could happen again, he concluded.
