Girl, 16, suffers serious injuries after being attacked by a dog in a park
A teenage girl has been left with serious injuries after she was bitten by a dog in Swindon.
No owner appeared to be in sight during the attack, which took place in The Chester’s Park.
The dog – which was off the lead – was said to be ‘brown and black of a medium to large build.’
Police have been unable to confirm its breed.
In a statement, Wiltshire Police said: ‘We are appealing for information after a girl was bitten by a dog in Swindon.
‘On July 28, at around 5.30pm in The Chester’s Park, near Kidz About, a 16-year-old girl suffered serious injuries after being bitten by a dog that wasn’t on a lead.
‘We’d like to speak to anyone who might be able to identify the dog and/or the owner, or if anyone has any information relating to the incident.’
If you can help, call Wiltshire Police on 101 quoting crime reference number 54230079542.
Alternatively, you can all Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, where information can be left anonymously.
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