A woman had to go to hospital after she was bitten by a dog in York.
It happened on Thursday (10 April) on the cycle / walking track behind York Sport Cycle Village, heading in the direction of Low Lane.
A North Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: “This incident resulted in a woman being bitten by a dog which pierced the skin, leading to the woman attending hospital for antibiotics and tetanus vaccinations.
York Sport Village Cycle Circuit
“We are requesting the public’s assistance to help identify the owner of the dog so that he can be asked about the incident.”
The man is described as
- white
- slim
- between 5ft 10 and 6ft tall
- with a shaved head.
He was wearing a dark coloured padded jacket at the time of the incident.
The dog was on a lead at the time, and has been described as a large grey/brown cockerpoo type breed.
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 Nick Harrison
- Email Nick Harrison
- Contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via the website
- Quote reference number 12250063315