Police release image of man after woman bitten by dog in Weymouth

Weymouth Police have issued an image of a man they'd like to speak to after a woman was bitten by a dog

Author: Maria GreenwoodPublished 23rd Sep 2021
Last updated 23rd Sep 2021

Officers investigating an incident where a woman was bitten by a dog as she was out running in Weymouth are issuing an image of a man they would like to speak to.

At around 4.50pm on Wednesday 8 September 2021 a woman aged in her 30s was running near to the Harriers roundabout, following a path down to Lorton Meadows, when she saw a man with a dog on an extendable lead. As she ran past the dog bit her on the leg, causing a puncture wound.

The man reportedly told the woman it was her fault before walking off.

Do you recognise this man?

Police Constable Jennie Sykes-Martin, of Dorset Police, said: “We are carrying out enquiries in relation to this incident and I am keen to speak to the dog owner involved so we can take his account.

“I would urge anyone who recognises the man pictured to please get in touch.”

How to contact Dorset Police

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police or via email 101@dorset.pnn.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55210145534.

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