Man bitten on arm and leg by dog in Weymouth
Police are looking to trace the dog's owner as she didn't leave details
A man's needed hospital treatment after being bitten by a dog in Weymouth.
He suffered injuries to his right forearm and right leg while walking along the path which connects Upwey Train Station to Bridlebank Way.
The incident happened at around 10.30am on Thursday 5th October, but the injuries aren't thought to be serious.
Police are keen to speak to a woman who was with the dog, who argued with the victim before she left without leaving her details.
The woman is described:
- Aged in her 50s
- Five feet ten inches tall
- Long blonde hair
- Wearing a white and blue horizontal striped top
- Blue jeans
- Grey shoes with white soles
The dog is described as medium-size with long, shaggy white hair and wearing an orange harness.
PC David Hamilton, of Dorset Police, said:
“This was understandably a distressing incident for the victim and we hope he makes a full recovery from his injuries.
“We are conducting enquiries into this matter. We are keen to speak to the woman who owned the dog so we can take her account of what happened.
“I would urge anyone with information relating to her identity or any witnesses to the incident to please come forward. I would also ask the woman to please do the right thing and come forward if she reads this appeal.”
If you can help with any information, you're asked to call Dorset Police on 101, quoting reference number 55230158118.
You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.