Woman bitten in the face by a dog in Grimsby
The woman has suffered potentially life changing injuries
Last updated 11th Apr 2022
Police are searching for the owner of a dog in Grimsby who bit a woman in the face causing potentially life changing injuries.
It took place a week last Friday (1st April) as she was walking on Weelsby Street South.
She stopped to stroke the dog and that's when the attack reportedly happened.
The owner of the dog is described as around 5'7" tall of slim build and in her early 50s. She was wearing glasses, dark clothing and a hoody. The dog is described as a medium sized, whippet type cross, of slim build with a long slim face.
Humberside Police have said:
"We would appeal for the owner of this dog to come forward. We would also ask that if anyone was in the area at the time of the incident that has information that would help with our enquiries, please call us on our non-emergency number 101 quoting reference 16/43260/22"