WARNING GRAPHIC IMAGES: Cody Davies was on a night out with her friend when she was attacked by the dog
WARNING GRAPHIC IMAGES: Cody Davies was on a night out with her friend when she was mauled in the face by a dog(Image: Cody Davies)
A mum said she was lucky not to lose her lip after she was mauled by a dog on Mathew Street. Cody Davies was on a night out with her friend when the incident happened at around 1am on Sunday, June 29.
As she walked past the Beatles statue on the famous street, Cody said she stopped to stroke a dog which she described as a “pitbull-type dog”, before it then proceeded to jump up and bite her face.
The 31-year-old, from Port Sunlight, was taken to Aintree Hospital from the city centre where she received 20 stitches to her face, leaving hospital at around 10am yesterday. Cody spoke with the ECHO as she urged people to not approach dogs unless they’re certain they are safe.
Cody Davies was attacked by a dog on Mathew Street
She said: “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.
“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.”
WARNING GRAPHIC IMAGES: Cody said her injuries required 20 stitches(Image: Cody Davies)
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 she has struggled explaining what happened to her daughter.
Merseyside Police confirmed the force is investigating the incident, with an appeal for information now being published.
Cody said she is concerned her injuries will also affect her job as a brand ambassador on social media.
The mum-of-two was scared she might lose her lip following the attack(Image: Cody Davies)
Police officers continue 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 social media desk via X @MerPolCC or on Facebook ‘Merseyside Police Contact Centre’. You can also report information via the force’s website: https://www.merseyside.police.uk/ro/report/ocr/af/how-to-report-a-crime/ 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: https://crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information/forms/give-information-anonymously In an emergency always call 999.