Dog bites victim in attack on Scarborough street

Police are appealing for witnesses to a dog attack in Scarborough.

By The Newsroom Monday, 14th May 2018, 10:30 pm Updated Monday, 14th May 2018, 10:41 pm

Gladstone Lane, Scarborough (Google)

It happened on Gladstone Lane and involved a dog that was off the lead.

The dog approached a member of the public and jumped up, biting the victim on the torso, before chasing the victim down the street.

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The dog was a large Boxer-type dog and was with a man aged in his late-20s to early-30s.

A spokesperson for North Yorkshire Police said: “We are requesting the public’s assistance to help establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident.

“If this was you and your dog, I urge you to get in contact to work together to prevent any further incidents of a similar nature.”