Child injured in dog attack, neighbor intervenes in Manchester

An 8-year-old boy suffered serious arm injuries after being attacked by two dogs, a Rottweiler and a pit bull, in a backyard adjacent to a Manchester, New Hampshire playground. The incident occurred when the boy climbed over a fence to retrieve his ball, prompting the dogs to attack. Multiple neighbors intervened heroically: Matthew Buchan and his stepfather Eric Harnum used physical force and a shovel to separate the dogs from the child, while another neighbor used a stun gun to distract them. Both the boy and Buchan were hospitalized, with the boy's injuries described as severe and possibly limb-threatening. Animal control took both dogs into custody, but it remains unclear whether the owner, whose property was marked with 'Beware of Dog' signs, will face charges. The investigation is ongoing and the community has praised the quick actions of the rescuers.