Teenager bitten by dog in Northampton

The dog was a small, brown dog, possibly a Dachshund or a Chihuahua

Author: Grace McGachyPublished 28th Apr 2025

Northamptonshire Police are appealing for witnesses after a 15-year-old boy was bitten by a dog in Northampton.

The incident happened on Tintern Avenue on Saturday, April 13, at about 12.30pm, when the boy walked past a dog walker and one of the two dogs she was walking bit him.

The woman is described as aged 40-50, with faded dyed red hair, wearing all pink clothing and sliders. The dog was a small, brown dog, possibly a Dachshund or a Chihuahua.

Witnesses or anyone with information should contact 101.

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