Man left injured after dog bites his leg during a run at popular beauty spot in Northampton

This happened as the victim ran past a man and his dog in Bradlaugh Fields
By Megan Hillery
Published 24th Nov 2020, 17:17 BST
Updated 24th Nov 2020, 17:19 BST
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A man was bitten on the leg by a dog when he was on a run in Bradlaugh Fields, Fulford Drive in Northampton on Saturday (November 21).

The incident took place between 6.50pm and 7.10am as the victim jogged past another man walking a dog when the canine bit him on the leg, causing an injury.

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The dog walker is described as a white man in his mid-forties, six foot and of a medium build with short dark coloured hair and stubble. The dog is described as a light brown Great Dane.

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Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward after a man was bitten on the leg by a dog in Bradlaugh Fields, Northampton.Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward after a man was bitten on the leg by a dog in Bradlaugh Fields, Northampton.
Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward after a man was bitten on the leg by a dog in Bradlaugh Fields, Northampton.

A spokesperson for Northamptonshire Police said: “Officers are appealing for the dog walker or anyone who may recognise him or the description of the dog to get in touch.”

Anyone with information is asked to call Northamptonshire Police on 101 quoting reference number 20000616768. Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be called anonymously on 0800 555 111.