salford police appeal for information following an incident which saw an XL bully bite a four-year-old child on footpath of the River Irwell in Kersal between 2-3pm on Saturday 19 July 2025.

Salford police are appealing for information after a four-year-girl was bitten by an XL bully on a riverside footpath. 

The police issued the appeal this morning (Wednesday 30 July) following the incident that occurred in Kersal.

The incident with the XL bully occured between 2pm and 3pm on Saturday 19 July 2025 on a footpath of the River Irwell.

A Salford GMP spokesperson said: “We are appealing for information following an incident which saw an XL bully bite a four-year-old child on footpath of the River Irwell in Kersal between 2-3pm on Saturday 19 July 2025.”

Salford GMP shared that fortunately “no serious injury was sustained”, however they are urging witnesses to come forward as the investigation takes place.

And Salford residents with information have been asked to call the GMP on 101 quoting CRI/06FF/0019513/25 or Crimestoppers.

Reports can also be made anonymously, on 0800 555 111 – the full appeal can be found here.

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