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A cyclist had to be taken to hospital after suffering a punctured thigh following a dog attack at a Staffordshire beauty spot.

Police were called to Cannock Chase at around 10.15am on Monday (September 2) after receiving reports a cyclist had been bitten on the leg by a standard black poodle.

The cyclist was taken to hospital and given treatment for puncture wounds to his thigh, received a tetanus jab, and was given anti-biotics.

PCSO Megan McAndrew from Staffordshire Police, said: "We received a report on September 2 that a cyclist had been bitten on the leg by a dog over Cannock Chase.

"This happened at approximately 10:15am near to Holford Farm at the rear of Cotswold Road, Cannock. The dog was a standard black poodle.

"The cyclist required hospital treatment for the puncture wounds to his thigh, and has received a tetanus jab and antibiotics. The dog owner refused to provide details.

"The owner was a white female with blonde hair. She was walking the poodle and also a red setter."

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Staffordshire Police on 101 quoting incident 680 of September 2.

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