Police investigating the attack by dogs on a girl on Sunday afternoon have seized four more dogs taking the total to seventeen
The girl, aged six, was taken to hospital where she remains in a stable condition after the attack at an address on Ackers Lane, Carrington.
Four adult dogs were seized by officers on Sunday along with nine puppies, and they were taken away by specialist partners.
Three people arrested on suspicion of owning a dangerous dog have been released on bail.
Enquires are continuing to locate individuals GMP believe have responsibility for the dogs.
Detective Inspector Matthew Dixon, of GMP’s Trafford district, said:
“This is a fluid investigation and so far we have recovered 17 dogs and made three arrests, as well as a vehicle of interest.
“However, the investigation is very much ongoing and anyone with information should contact police quoting log 1612-26/03/23.”
Greater Manchester Police has referred itself to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) over the incident.
