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Police are appealing for information after a dog attack left the victim needing surgery.

Officers say the man was walking his own pet when another dog apparently slipped its leash, and attacked him.

The victim, who is in his 30s, was bitten on the ankle, and later underwent surgery to repair the wound.

The owner of the dog did not stop at the scene to check on his welfare.

The incident happened on Herbert Thomas Way in Birchgrove, Swansea, around 11.30am on Sunday.

Police say the dog involved was a grey or blue Staffie-type breed.

Officers have released a description of a man they want to speak to in connection with the incident - he is described as being white, aged in mid-20s, around 5ft 9ins and of a slim build, and unshaven.

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He was wearing a dark coloured puffer jacket, a navy hoody, and a navy baseball hat.

A spokesman for South Wales Police said: “Police are appealing for information following an incident where a man was bitten by a dog.

“It happened on Herbert Thomas Way in Birchgrove, Swansea, on February 25 at approximately at 11.30am.

“A man was walking his dog when another dog broke free from its owner and ran towards the victim, biting him on his ankle.

“The injury was so severe that the victim has undergone surgery to treat the wound.

“The owner did not stop to help, and left with his dog.”

Can you help? Call South Wales Police in Swansea on 101, or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555111 quoting reference 1800071074