Police hunt dog owner after pet attacked boy

Police are hunting the owner of a dog after it attacked a boy. It happened in Stourport-on-Severn in Worcestershire last weekend.

The youngster stopped to allow a man and his dog to pass by as he was crossing railway tracks on Wilden Lane at around 1.30pm on Saturday, August 24. The animal, described as a large breed and black, bit him on the leg.

West Mercia Police said the man, who was described as white, bald, with a white beard and in his early 50s, and the dog walked off without checking on the welfare of the boy. Police appealed for information.

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In a statement, police said: "We are appealing for information after a boy was bitten by a dog as he walked along Wilden Lane in Stourport. Around 1.30pm on Saturday afternoon the boy was crossing the railway tracks on Wilden Lane when he stopped to allow a man and dog cross.

"As the dog passed the boy it bit his leg. The man and dog then continued to walk off without checking the welfare of the boy. Thankfully, he has recovered from his injuries.

"The man is described as white, bald, with a white beard and in his early 50s. The dog was a large breed and black. Officers investigating the incident would like to speak to anyone who may have seen the man and dog that afternoon or for anybody to come forward with information that would help with their enquiries.

"If you have any information, please contact temporary Inspector Jess Demaine by email jess.demaine@westmercia.police.uk or by calling 07812471711. Alternatively, if you do not feel comfortable speaking with the police, information can be shared anonymously with the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or by visiting www.crimestoppers-uk.org."

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