Police continue to hunt for a dog and its owner after a Preston woman died in hospital after being bitten by a dog.

Sharon Jennings received bites to the hand and neck during the incident on Friday 31 May.

The 55-year-old did not seek hospital treatment immediately and was found unwell at her home on Monday 3 June.

She was taken to Royal Preston Hospital for treatment and Preston Police confirmed during Saturday evening that she had died on Friday night.

An initial police appeal had been issued during Friday 7 June afternoon.

Detective Inspector Chris Wellard of Preston Police said: “Our thoughts are with Sharon’s family and friends at this incredibly distressing time.

“We’re working hard to establish what happened but need anyone with information to come forward as soon as possible. Did you see a dog matching this description in the area or see or hear anything around the time of the incident? Please get in touch.

“I would also appeal directly to the owner of the other dog to come forward.”

Police say the incident took place on the former railway lines, now a footpath, in Brookfield between 6pm and 7.30pm.

Sharon's dog and another dog got into a fight.

When she intervened she was bitten on the neck and hand.

The other dog involved is described as a medium height dog which is black and speckled ginger.

A man, understood to be the dog's owner, is described as having thinning grey/black hair and wearing a blue fleece type jacket.

Anyone with information should contact Preston Police on 101 quoting log 1134 of 5 June.

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