Witness appeal after dog dangerously out of control in Puckeridge

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

The incident occurred at around 11.30am on Friday 12 December.

It is reported that the victim, a woman in her 70s had been walking along Mentley Lane when she passed a man and his dog. The dog was wearing a harness and was described as black and looked like a Staffordshire Bull Terrier.

The dog suddenly attacked the victim, biting her multiple times which caused a large laceration on the arm which may require surgery.

PC Chris Ciepiela, from the East Herts 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, who is described as a white man, around 6ft 2ins tall with short dark hair, to assist us with ongoing enquiries.

“Anyone with information is asked to email me at chris.ciepiela@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 41/41/117880/25.

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.