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Police are trying to trace the owner of a ferocious dog which attacked three women, leaving one in a serious condition in a Birmingham park.

The victims were set upon as they were enjoying a stroll in Handsworth Park, near the Holly Road side, Handsworth, on a Sunday morning (March 8).

The animal is said to have bitten the leg of one walker before attacking her two companions

It reportedly only stopped when the rangers arrived and pulled the out-of-control dog off it's helpless victims.

Police arrived at the scene and are now trying to trace the owner who is said to have run from the scene. One woman sustained serious injuries to her leg and was taken to hospital.

The animal was captured at the scene.

A force spokesman said: “Police are investigating after three people were bitten by a dog in Handsworth Park, Holly Road, Birmingham, at 9am yesterday morning (8 March).

“A woman in her 50s remains in hospital with serious injuries to her leg and two other women were treated for injuries to their arm and hand.

“The dog, believed to be a pitbull-type, has been detained and we are still trying to trace the owner.”

Images and details were uploaded to the Handsworth Wood Neighbourhood Forum on Facebook where park users expressed their horror at the incident.

One said: “My dad and uncle was also walking in the park. They saw the lady on the floor. The incident had already had taken place and police was there.

“Hope your aunty has a speedy recovery.

“Dogs definitely need to be on a leash.”

Any with information should contact police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. Please quote crime reference number 20BW/62025N/20.