Young girl attacked by dog

Police are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed the incident

Lincolnshire Police are leading the investigation
Author: Vicky HainesPublished 20th Aug 2025

Police are appealing for witnesses after a dog attacked a young girl.

Just before 9.30am on Friday 14 August it’s reported a grey staffy type dog was running loose at the park on a grassed area on Recreation Road, Stamford.

The dog ran up to an 11-year-old girl and bit her causing a serious injury to her wrist.

Police are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed the incident or who can provide information about the dog itself to get in touch.

Police are also urging the owner of the dog to get in touch.

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