AN 11-year-old boy is recovering in hospital after being bitten in the face by a dog - leaving him with injuries that required plastic surgery.

Police are now appealing for the public to help in identifying two men they wish to speak to in relation to the incident.

The incident happened just after 6.10pm last Thursday when the boy was bitten by a brindle coloured boxer dog outside the fish and chip shop on Albion Road, Robin Hood’s Bay.

The boy, who is from the South Yorkshire area, was taken to Scarborough Hospital by road ambulance before being transferred to York. He suffered significant facial injuries which required plastic surgery.

  • Anyone who has any information that could officers with the investigation is asked to contact police on101, select option two and ask to speak to PC Neil Cholmondeley.
  • Alternatively email Neil.cholmondeley@northyorkshire.pnn.police.uk or Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555111.