Woman bitten by large dog in Swanage
Dorset Police are trying to trace the owner
Last updated 14th Oct 2021
A large dog has bitten a woman on the leg while she was out walking near Swanage.
The incident happened at around 10.30am on Tuesday 5 October 2021 on the Priest’s Way track near to Belle Vue Farm. A woman aged in her 30s was walking two Jack Russell dogs, heading in the direction of Langton Matravers, when a large dog approached off the lead.
The large dog began attacking her dogs and as she tried to intervene it bit her on the calf, causing a puncture wound.
A woman came running toward them and the victim thought she was putting a muzzle on the dog. The victim told her what had happened, but the woman left without giving any of her details.
Description
The woman is described as white, of medium build, aged in her 40s and around five feet four inches tall with blonde shoulder-length hair in a pony tail. She was wearing jeans and a thin woollen multi-coloured jumper. She also wore glasses.
The dog is described as possibly a cross between a German Shepherd and a Husky, with short fur and brown and black in colour.
Police Constable Jennie Sykes-Martin, of Dorset Police, said: “We are carrying out enquiries into this incident and are keen to identify the owner of the dog involved so we can take her account.
“I would urge anyone with information as to her identity to please come forward.”
How to contact Dorset Police
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 55210160760.