Appeal after woman bitten by a dog in Hartlepool
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Officers are appealing for information and any witnesses after a woman was bitten by a dog in Hartlepool.
The incident occurred on Rossmere Way in the direction of Catcote Road at around 3.00pm on Friday 21st February.
It was reported that a woman was walking a white bullmastiff-type dog off the lead when it ran towards the victim and her dog.
The dog tried to bite the victim’s dog and during the incident bit the victim instead resulting in deep bite marks to her hand.
Anyone with information regarding the incident or anyone who may know who the white dog belongs to is urged to contact 101, quoting reference number 030955.