Bolton girl, 10, has 13 tooth marks after dog attack

Mina Bestun was just two doors down from her house on Roseneath Road in Great Lever when she was attacked by a bulldog-type dog yesterday afternoon, Wednesday, February 4.

Mina, who was on her way home from school, was mauled by the dog in the street, with neighbours rushing to help, distracting the dog so she could get away.

She suffered severe bites to her arm and was taken to hospital, with emergency services called to the street.

The Bolton News spoke to Mina today, Thursday (February 5), who is still in hospital with her dad, Bestun Ibrahim and is set to undergo an operation.

Roseneath Road (Image: Phil Taylor)

She said: “I was just going back home, and then I think it was a bulldog, a big dog, and it bit me two houses down from mine.”

Mina added that they are looking after her in hospital, and that she is set to be operated on.

She added a word of warning to dog owners, saying: “I just want to say that make sure you take care of your dog, keep them inside the house.”

Greater Manchester Police said yesterday that they arrested a 52-year-old woman and a 28-year-old man on suspicion of possessing a dog dangerously out of control, and took away two dogs.

Mina’s mother, Soma Mohammed, spoke about the terrifying attack.

Mina Bestun is in hospital after being attacked by a dog (Image: Family)

She said: “When she was coming back from school, the neighbours said they saw a dog around here.

“My daughter was coming down the street and the dog got her.”

Ms Mohammed said the doctors told them that her daughter had 13 tooth marks in her skin, four of which went deeper.

She added that Mina has been put on antibiotics as a measure to fight against any germs that may have been in the dog’s mouth.

Ms Mohammed added that the police had taken away the owners and their dogs.

A GMP spokesperson said: “Shortly before 3.30pm on Wednesday, February 4, officers were called to reports of a dog attack on Roseneath Road, Bolton.

“Emergency services attended, and a 10-year-old girl was taken to hospital with serious injuries, believed to be life-changing.

“Armed Response Vehicles and GMP Dog Unit were deployed, and two dogs have been detained.

“A 28-year-old man and a 52-year-old woman have been arrested on suspicion of possessing a dog dangerously out of control, and are currently in custody.

“Officers will remain in the area as they conduct further enquiries and to provide reassurance to the community.”