Boy, 7, bitten by dog in West Bay
Dorset Police are trying to trace the dog's owner
A 7-year-old boy has been bitten by a dog near Bridport.
Police have just released details of the incident that happened around 1pm on Saturday 23 July 2022.
The young boy was walking by the harbour at West Bay with his family when he was bitten on the hand by a dog.
The dog – a black Cocker Spaniel – was tied to a mobility scooter while the owner was fishing at the water’s edge.
Description of the owner
The owner is described as a white man with a grey or white moustache and was wearing a navy blue T-shirt, blue shorts, blue and white trainers and a khaki-coloured cowboy-style hat.
The victim sustained a small puncture wound.
Following the incident, the owner put a Baskerville muzzle on the dog.
Police appeal
Police Constable Jennie Sykes-Martin, of Dorset Police, said: “I am carrying out enquiries into this incident and am keen to identify the dog and its owner.
“I would urge anyone who recognises the man from the description given to please come forward.”
How to contact Dorset Police
Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police via email 101@dorset.pnn.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55220119190.