Lancashire Police update after dog mauls man's face near Houndshill in Blackpool town centre
Police have confirmed a husky dog was seized after it mauled a man’s face in Blackpool town centre at the weekend.
Emergency services were called to the scene in Victoria Street where the man was bitten in the face after reportedly approaching the dog shortly before 1pm on Saturday (December 13).
He suffered a serious facial injury and was taken to hospital for treatment.
Lancashire Police confirmed the dog, a husky breed, has been seized while an investigation continues.
The incident was initially reported as an assault, but at this stage no action has been taken against the dog’s owner, the force said in an update today.
Lancashire Police have asked any witnesses, or anyone with footage, to get in touch.
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Police statement
A police spokesperson said: “We were called to the Hounds Hill Centre in Blackpool at 12.56pm on Saturday (December 13) following reports of an assault.
“It was reported that a man had been bitten by a dog and had suffered a significant facial injury. He was taken to hospital, though his condition was not described as life-threatening.
“The dog has been seized while our enquiries continue.
“Anyone with information or footage is asked to call 101 and quote log 681 of December 13, 2025.”
What happened?
Emergency services, including rapid response paramedics, were called to the scene near the Houndshill Shopping Centre on Saturday afternoon.
Reports from the scene said the dog was wearing a collar or harness warning people not to approach due to its nervous nature. However, the dog was not muzzled.
The husky was said to be ‘calm’ and the owner in control of his dog after the attack. Those at the scene said the dog was quietly led on the floor while the emergency services responded.
The dog was seized by police and taken away in a van.