Woman repeatedly slashed after confronting gang 'as young as 13' who stabbed her dog to death

Yorkshire terrier

Killed: The gang stabbed the woman's Yorkshire Terrier to death before turning on her

A disabled woman was slashed repeatedly with a knife after confronting a gang who had stabbed her dog to death in her garden.

The mother-of-three, who has not been named, discovered the mutilated body of her Yorkshire terrier Willow lying in a pool of blood outside her door.

Seconds later she was confronted by four men who threatened her, forced her back into the house, in Knotty Ash, Liverpool, and then attacked her with a knife.

The 38-year-old suffered 'numerous' cuts to her body and had to be treated in hospital.

Police have arrested a 13-year-old boy on suspicion of carrying out the assault, which took place at around 2pm on Sunday.

The woman, who has a disability which means she is unable to walk without crutches, is now staying at a relative's home with her three children, a girl aged 14 and boys 10 and nine.

Police said she was still deeply shocked by the attack.

Detective Inspector Rob Hill, from Merseyside Police, said: 'This was a particularly vicious attack that resulted in a woman being both physically and verbally assaulted.

'We are trying to establish the motive for the attack and speaking to as many people as possible in the area to catch the offenders.

'I would urge anyone with information regarding the incident or the offenders to come forward.

'We are acting on every bit of information we're getting, no matter how small.
"We will not rest until we find those responsible for this incident.'

No items were taken from the property.

Crime Scene Investigators have been to the scene and police have carried out house-to-house enquiries along with high-visibility patrols.

Mr Hill also said CCTV footage was being examined.

Merseyside Police is liaising with the RSPCA as a result of Willow's death and a post-mortem on the dog is due to take place.

It is believed he died after being slashed across the torso.

The 13-year-old was arrested today on suspicion of assault and causing cruelty to animals.

He remains in custody for questioning. An 18-year-old man, who was arrested on the same charges yesterday, has been bailed pending further enquiries.

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