A dog attacked a cyclist in a York nature reserve.
It happened on Sunday 21 December between 7.30am and 7.40am at St Nicholas Fields.
The Doberman-type dog was off its lead and bit the cyclist’s hand. The rider had to be treated in hospital for the injury.
St Nicholas Fields
Police say the dog was possibly called something similar to Snoop or Snoopy.
The person walking it is described as
- a white man
- around 5ft 10-11in tall
- and wearing a blue jacket, blue jeans and a bobble hat.
A North Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: “Officers are appealing for the owner of the dog to come forward and anyone with information about who owns the dog or can help identify the owner.”
If you can help police, you can contact them on the numbers below.
How to help the police
- Call North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2 and ask for collar number 1141 or extension 31141
- Email Laura Kelly here
- Contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via the website
- Quote reference number 12230241615