A MUM has told how her face was left “pouring with blood” after experiencing a shocking dog attack on a night out.
Cody Davies, 31, went to stroke what she described as a pit-bull like dog, as it played with its owner on Matthew Street, Liverpool, on June 29.
The horrifying incident, which occurred at 1am, saw the dog jump up at Cody leaving her face bloodied and in need of 20 stitches.
She was rushed to Aintree Hospital from the city centre, where she was quickly treated.
The mum-of-two from Port Sunlight has now urged other to be careful when approaching unknown dogs.
She told The Liverpool Echo: “I feel terrible and I feel so sad.”
Cody explained that when she went over, the owner didn’t say anything about not approaching.
However, moments later the attack left Cody running around with blood pouring from her face.
She said: “I was running around with my hands covering my face and blood pouring from my face.
“No taxis would take me because I was covered in blood and thankfully someone rang an ambulance for me.”
Cody, who owns two French bulldogs, said the incident has sadly made her wary around dogs, and added that she has struggled to explain what happened to her daughter.
She is now urging people not to approach dogs unless they are certain they are safe.
She also shared her fears that the injuries will affect her job as a brand ambassador on social media.
The mum has now filed a police report in the hopes that no one else will be attacked by the dog.
Merseyside Police confirmed the force is investigating the incident, with an appeal for information now being published.
Officers are continuing to conduct enquiries including speaking to potential witnesses and exploring possible CCTV footage.
Chief Inspector Nathaniel Stockley said: “This attack left a woman requiring hospital treatment for injuries to her face.
“We have identified the dog and its owner and our enquiries into the incident are ongoing.
“We are appealing to anyone who was in the area at the time of the incident who may have information to come forward as soon as possible.
“This case highlights in stark terms the potential dangers of dogs, and I would appeal to anyone with information about dangerous dogs in their area to contact us so that we can take proactive action.”
Anyone with information should contact Merseyside Police via the force’s website or by calling 101 and quoting incident reference 125 or 29 June.
Dog attacks in the UK
Police forces recorded 30,539 offences of a dog injuring a person or guide dog in 2023 a 21 per cent rise on the previous year, when 25,291 were logged.
In 2024, the figure rose again to 32,568 – a 4 per cent increase.
According to latest figures from the Office for National Statistics, there were 16 deaths due to dog attacks in 2023, a sharp rise from preceding years where the number had been in single figures.
Between 2021 and 2023, around half of fatal dog attacks were caused by a single breed, the American XL Bully.
In December 2023, it was the first breed to be added to the Dangerous Dogs Act act since 1991, making it illegal into sell, breed, abandon, or give away an XL Bully.
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