Bury St Edmunds: Boy Attacked By Dog

12 June 2012, 06:00

Police in Bury St Edmunds are appealing for witnesses to come forward after a dog attacked a nine-year-old boy.

The dog bit the boy on his leg causing him to fall off his bike when he was riding on Hardwick Heath at around 3.10pm on Sunday 10th June.

The dog is described as a chocolate Labrador with a long purple lead. The owner is described as a man in his 40s, around 5'8" tall with a large build and dark medium length hair. He may have been driving a silver Lexus.

Calls can be made to PC Timothy Bond on 101, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.