Dog bites four-year-old girl on a family walk in Northampton

The four-year-old was left with puncture wounds that needed medical attention
By Megan Hillery
Published 10th Nov 2020, 16:19 BST
Updated 10th Nov 2020, 16:20 BST
The girl, 4, was attacked by a brown dog in Upton Country Park in Northampton on Saturday November 7.The girl, 4, was attacked by a brown dog in Upton Country Park in Northampton on Saturday November 7.
The girl, 4, was attacked by a brown dog in Upton Country Park in Northampton on Saturday November 7.

Northamptonshire Police are appealing for witnesses after a four-year-old girl was bitten by a dog in Upton Country Park, Northampton between 9.45am and 10.15am on Saturday November 7.

The incident took place as the girl walked along the footpath with her mum, brother and their dog when another brown dog ran up to them and attacked the family’s dog.

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The offending dog bit the young girl on her arm, causing a number of puncture wounds that required medical attention.

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A spokesperson for Northamptonshire Police said: “Officers would like to speak to anyone who may have witnessed this incident or who may know the identity of the dog or its owner.”

Anyone with information is asked to call Northamptonshire Police on 101 quoting reference number 20000593186. Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be called anonymously on 0800 555 111.