Witness appeal after dog dangerously out of control in Welwyn

Police are appealing for witnesses and information following reports of a dog being dangerously out of control in Welwyn.

The incident occurred between 2.20pm and 2.50pm on Saturday 1 November.

It is reported that the victim and their dog had been walking along Robbery Bottom Lane when a dog described as a Staffordshire bull terrier type attacked the victim’s dog.

The dog which was attacked required surgery, while its owner sustained a sprained wrist as a result of the incident.

PC Callum Walford, from the Welwyn Hatfield North Neighbourhood Policing Team, said: “Our enquiries are continuing, and we are appealing for anyone with information to please come forward.

“We are appealing to speak to the owner of the dog, to assist us with ongoing enquiries.

“Anyone with information is asked to email me at callum.walford@herts.police.uk.”

You can also report information online at herts.police.uk/report, speak to an operator in our Force Communications Room via our online web chat at herts.police.uk/contact or call the non-emergency number 101, quoting crime reference 41/110113/25.

Alternatively, you can stay 100% anonymous by contacting the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via their untraceable online form at crimestoppers-uk.org.