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The Sun
02-07-2025
- The Sun
Mum's face left ‘pouring with blood' after being attacked by ‘pitbull-type dog' she went to stroke on night out
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. 6 6 6 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 Cody's face was left covered in blood. 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. 6 6 6
Scottish Sun
02-07-2025
- Scottish Sun
Mum's face left ‘pouring with blood' after being attacked by ‘pitbull-type dog' she went to stroke on night out
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) 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. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 6 Cody Davies,31, was rushed to hospital after horror dog attack Credit: Instagram/@codyyannd 6 The incident occurred on Matthew Street, Liverpool on May 29 Credit: Instagram/@codyyannd 6 Cody claims the attack has made her wary of dogs 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 Cody's face was left covered in blood. 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. Laura Anderson shocks fans as she reveals her dog has BITTEN her daughter, 1, twice - but she's not giving him up 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. 6 Cody has shared updates on her social media Credit: Instagram/@codyyannd 6 She is scared that the attack will negatively impact her career as a brand ambassador on social media Credit: Cody Davies - Supplied
Daily Mail
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
'Pitbull' dog bites mother-of-two in the FACE leaving her pouring with blood and needing 20 stitches
A mother-of-two was left with her lip 'hanging off' and 'blood pouring from her face' after being savaged by a pitbull. Influencer Cody Davies was viciously mauled during a night out with friends in Liverpool city centre on Saturday. The 31-year-old dog lover claimed she approached the animal and tried to stroke it when it leapt up and sunk its teeth into her face. Panicked Cody was left covered in blood and needing emergency treatment, with 20 stitches used to fix her disfigured face. Graphic pictures of her wounds show her top lip looking painfully swollen and a large gash where the out-of-control hound tore into her. The glamorous mother-of-two's injuries were so gruesome, she now fears she will lose out on her lucrative role as a 'brand ambassador' online. Speaking about her trauma, Ms Davies told the Liverpool Echo: '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.' Model Cody's ordeal took place at about 1am, close to the statue of iconic British rock group - and Liverpool natives - the Beatles, in Mathew Street. The young mother said she had spotted the 'pitbull-type dog' as it was 'playing with its owner', a woman, in the vibrant district of Liverpool - famed for being the home of The Cavern Club, the birthplace of the Beatles. When Ms Davies, of Port Sunlight, approached to pet the animal, it leapt up and sunk its teeth into her face. She was rushed to Aintree Hospital by ambulance where she received 20 stitches. She left the facility a day later, on Sunday morning. The shocking attack has since been reported to Merseyside Police, which has now launched an official investigation. It comes as Ms Davies, who owns two French bulldogs, admitted the mauling had left her worried to be around other animals. And she claimed it was hard to explain her graphic injuries to her young children. 'I feel terrible and I feel so sad,' she added. Police say they have 'identified the dog and its owner' and are now appealing for witnesses or those with CCTV of the attack to come forward. 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.' Chief Insp Stockley added: '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.' Those with information should contact Merseyside Police quoting the incident refence '125 of 29 June'.
Daily Mirror
30-06-2025
- Daily Mirror
'Pitbull type' dog leaves mum's face 'pouring with blood' in attack on night out
WARNING - GRAPHIC IMAGES: Cody Davies, 31, had been out with a friend when she stopped to stroke a 'pitbull type' dog - which jumped up and attacked her within seconds A mum has revealed the terrifying moment a dog latched onto her face and left her needing 20 stitches after what began as a seemingly innocent gesture on a night out. Cody Davies had been out with a friend when she stopped to stroke a dog, which she described as a "pitbull type". Within seconds, it jumped up and bit her in the face. The 31-year-old says she was left with "blood pouring" from the wound and that she was lucky not to lose her lip following the attack on Mathew Street in Liverpool at 1am on Sunday. Cody, from Port Sunlight, was taken to Aintree Hospital from the city centre where she received 20 stitches to her face before leaving at around 10am yesterday. The mum is now urging others to not approach dogs unless they're certain they are safe. "I feel terrible and I feel so sad. I love my dogs and this dog was just playing with its owner in the street so I went over to stroke it," Cody told the Liverpool Echo. "When I went over, the woman didn't say anything about not approaching them but when I did, it jumped up and bit my face. 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 has since filed a police report and is hoping officers can track down the woman, so that no one else is attacked by the dog. The mum-of-two, who has two French bulldogs herself, said the incident has made her wary around dogs and has struggled explaining the attack to her daughter. She is also concerned her injuries will affect her job as a brand ambassador on social media. Merseyside Police confirmed the force is investigating the incident, 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 social media desk via X @MerPolCC or on Facebook 'Merseyside Police Contact Centre'. You can also report information via the force's website, or call 101 quoting incident reference 125 of 29 June. Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, or via their website here.
