Police launch witness appeal after dog attack on Weymouth beach
A man was injured during the incident
Last updated 18th Feb 2021
A man's been injured after an incident involving two dogs on Weymouth Beach.
Dorset Police have just released details about the incident which happened at around 9.40pm on Monday 8 February 2021.
A man and woman were walking their dog on the beach near to Greenhill Bowling Club when a Staffordshire Bull Terrier – that was being walked by a man and a woman – approached and went to bite the victim’s dog on the throat.
One of the owners of the Staffordshire Bull Terrier jumped on it to stop it from trying to attack the victim’s dog.
The Staffordshire Bull Terrier had brown or black brindle fur with a white patch on its chest and a red collar.
The male owner of the attacked dog sustained an injury to his finger during the incident and the dog itself has two bite wounds.
The female owner of the offending dog was wearing a black coat, light blue jeans** and boots, she is described as:**
- White
- Late 30s early 40s
- 5 ft 4
- Slim build
- Shoulder length blonde hair
- The male owner of the Staffordshire Bull Terrier was wearing a black coat with dark blue jeans and had his right ear pierced, he is described as:
- White
- 6 ft
- Long brown hair in a pony tail
Police Constable Jennie Sykes-Martin, of Dorset Police, said:
“Although the owners of the Staffordshire Bull Terrier tried to intervene, this incident left the man and woman petrified for the safety of both themselves and their dog.
“As they did not leave their details, I need to identify them for my enquiries. I am keen to hear from anyone who may recognise the dog owners from the descriptions given.
“I am also appealing to anyone who was on the beach at the time and witnessed what happened to please get in touch.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk, via email 101@dorset.pnn.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55210023460.