Leigh.Greater Manchester Police (GMP) were called to Hope Street just before 11pm on Saturday following reports that two people had been injured by a bulldog and taken to hospital.Officers cordoned off the area, including nearby streets such as Holden Road and The Avenue.The dog was put down at the scene and residents have described hearing gun shots.Get regular updates from Wigan direct to your email inbox with the free MyWigan newsletter.All you need to do is click on this link, enter your email address, and select 'MyWigan News'.
One neighbour said: "It is just so sad."I do not think I will ever forget the noise of the shots."Police said they are still trying to establish the full circumstances of the incident and no arrests have been.
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