An eight-year-old girl has been injured after a suspected dog attack at a North East park.

Officers from Cleveland Police have launched an investigation after a child, who was playing on a scooter, was injured in an incident in Lily Park on Oak Road, Redcar, at around 3.30pm on Monday, June 19.

A man, who is described as white and of large build, entered the park with two large white dogs believed to be bull terriers. They were both on lime green leads.

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According to police, the child then ran to her mother and said she had been bitten.

She had a small cut to her thigh with bruising.

Officers from Cleveland Police are now appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the incident or anyone who may have information regarding the identity of the man with the dogs.

Anyone with information is asked to call PC Lauren Evans from Cleveland Police on 101, quoting reference number 119434, or independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling 0800 555 111.

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