A MAN is fighting for his life after being attacked by a dangerous dog.
Armed police were called to Yewdale Gardens in Breightmet his afternoon.
It is understood the dog turned on its owner and left him with devastating injuries to his face and arm.
Police said: "Officers were called Yewdale Gardens, Bolton, at about 1.20pm to reports a man was being attacked by a dog.
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"NWAS and an air ambulance attended and a 50-year-old man was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries to his arm and face.
"A scene remains in place and enquiries are ongoing. The dog has been secured."
The ambulance service earlier said: "An ambulance, advanced paramedic and air ambulance are currently attending an incident on Yewdale Gardens, Breightmet, following a 999 call at 13:32."
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