Woman Injured In Dog Attack In Christchurch

24 April 2014, 16:03 | Updated: 24 April 2014, 16:06

A 67-year-old woman's suffered a severe arm injury after she was bitten by a dog on St Catherine's Hill in Christchurch.

The incident happened at approximately 8.05am on Sunday 13 April 2014. 

The victim and her friend were walking their dogs at St Catherine's Hill and saw a man walking a large dog ahead of them. 

As they were passing, the man's dog jumped up and bit the woman on the arm. 

The man and the dog walked away towards the Wessex Way and did not stop. 

The 67-year-old woman from Bournemouth sustained a severe arm injury that required hospital treatment. 

Police Sergeant Chris Vaughan, of Christchurch police, said: 

"This unprovoked attack left the victim very distressed and requiring medical attention. 

"I'm appealing for the owner of the offending dog, so we can ascertain exactly what happened. 

"He is described as white, approximately five feet six inches tall, of big build and in his fifties. He is balding but with grey hair, clean shaven and was wearing a dark blue jacket. His dog has been described as a large, stocky, full grown dog with the face of an English Bull Terrier but with a larger body. 

"I urge anyone with information about this man and his dog to come forward as soon as possible." 

Witnesses and anyone with information should call Dorset Police in confidence on 101, quoting incident number 13:148. 

Alternatively, call the free and anonymous Crimestoppers line on 0800 555 111 where mobile phone tariffs may apply.