A 49-year-old man was walking his dog when he was beaten up in an unprovoked attack.
The man’s dog remained by his side until a member of the public discovered him and phoned emergency services.
Shockingly, the victim's injuries were so serious, he was immediately rushed to hospital.
Detectives at Greater Manchester Police have released a photograph of the loyal dog (with the most tragically sad eyes) to the public in an effort to prompt the memory of any potential witnesses.
Superintendent Jon Chadwick said: ‘This man is extremely poorly and, from the extent of his injuries, we believe he was violently assaulted.”
He added: “He was out walking his dog when he was attacked and we are urging people to come forward if they were in the area at that time and witnessed the attack or remember seeing the dog in the photo.”
Anyone with information regarding this attack can contact police on 101 or Crimestoppers, anonymously on 0800 555 111.