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A woman from Chester was treated in hospital after being attacked by a Staffordshire Bull Terrier on a cycle path in Hoole.

The dog jumped at Malwina Julia Michalska's throat and as she shielded herself, it bit and pierced the skin under her arm.

The attack happened on Chester Millennium Greenway, Hoole, on Friday (April 3) at around 6.15pm.

After "desperately shouting for help", Malwina said she fought off the dog for what seemed like minutes before the dog's owner eventually put it back on a lead.

She said: "I was coming off the bridge on Manning Lane South to join the cycle path and a few meters later I was attacked by this dog.

"The dog was trying to jump at my throat. I managed to screen myself and instead, it bit me under my arm breaking the skin and also leaving scratches on my leg."

Malwina said the dog's owner looked to be around 35-years-old and "had no control over the dog."

The 33-year-old victim from Chester added: "From the look of her red eyes and slow reaction to the unfolding attack, I suspect she was drunk or on drugs."

She continued: "It was scary and I never thought I would have to punch and kick a dog as I am a big dog lover.

"I am just so glad it was me and not a child."

The woman rushed herself to A&E where her wounds were treated and disinfected.

The incident has been reported to Cheshire Police who are still investigating.

To report any details of this crime or any other visit Cheshire Constabularly website or call 101.

Information can also be provided anonymously through Crimestoppers.