Teenager requires hospital treatment after being bitten by a dog near Selby as police launch investigation

Police are appealing for a dog walker to come forward after it was reported that his pet bit a teenager who had to have hospital treatment.
By Emma Ryan
Published 10th Mar 2022, 11:57 BST

North Yorkshire Police has also asked that anyone with doorbell camera footage or motorists who might have caught the incident on camera contacts police.

It happened on Brigg Lane at Camblesforth, near Selby at around 4.55pm on Saturday March 5.

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Police say the boy was bitten by a small, light brown, short-haired dog, that was being walked by a man who is described as white, aged in his 50s or 60s, around five feet 11in and wearing a dark coloured coat.

Police are investigating after a teenager was reported to have been bitten by a dog.Police are investigating after a teenager was reported to have been bitten by a dog.
Police are investigating after a teenager was reported to have been bitten by a dog.
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Anyone with any information is asked to contact North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2 and ask for PC 797 Newall or email [email protected].

If you wish to remain anonymous, you can pass information to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Quote reference number 12220038530 when passing on information.