POLICE say a man was bitten on his forearm by a dog, which required stitches, as they have issued an appeal to locate the owner.

It happened in Filey Country Park at 3.20pm on Sunday, May 8 when a man in his early 50s with glasses and shaven hair, was walking a Staffordshire bull terrier-type dog, with a white chest.

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The dog approached another dog and its owner and proceeded to bite the owner on the right forearm, resulting in a laceration that needed stitches.

Officers say they are appealing for information about the male owner the dog who left some details at the scene, however, unfortunately these details have not assisted the police in locating the man.

Police have urged the owner of the dog to get in touch and anyone else who either witnessed the incident or can assist with identifying the owner of the Staffordshire bull terrier-type dog.

A spokesperson for the police said: “Anyone with information that could assist the investigation should contact North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2, and ask for PC 1142 Upton.

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“You can also email Alyssa.Upton@northyorkshire.police.uk If you wish to remain anonymous, you can pass information to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

“Please quote the North Yorkshire Police reference number 12220078268."

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