Appeal for information after dog attack in Stockton

Cleveland Police are appealing for information on an XL Bully that attacked a French Bulldog on the cycle path between Elm Tree Avenue and Darlington Back Lane in Stockton at around 2:15pm on Saturday 25 August.

The owners of the dog are described as a boy aged around 17 years old, of a mixed ethnic appearance, wearing a grey coat, black jogging bottoms, a grey top and a hat.

The girl is described as around 15 or 16 years old, petite height and build with dark, shoulder length hair.  She was wearing a pink hoody.

The boy made threats towards the owner of the French Bulldog before he and the girl walked off with the dog towards Hinkley Grove and into the estate.

The owner of the attacked dog managed to take a photograph of the dog at the scene, and officers are appealing for information on the dog in the image.

The Frenchie was left with a puncture wound requiring treatment from a vet, and the owner of the dog sustained an injury to his finger.

Anyone who knows where this dog is, or who has information on this incident, is asked to call 101 quoting reference SE24163299.