A CHILD has been injured after being bitten by a dog.

The seven-year-old girl was playing in Drake Avenue, in Coundon, when the dog bit her on the back of her legs at about 4pm on Monday.

Police are now keen to find the dog, which they believe is called Milo, and speak to its owner.

The dog, which is described as a mixed breed with black hair, was not on a lead at the time of the attack.

The girl's injuries were described as minor.

  • If you can help identify the owner or the dog, call PC Melissa Lamb on 101 quoting incident number 345 of March 25.