Woman, 74, attacked and bitten by loose dog near rugby club in Yorkshire

A woman has been bitten by a loose dog in York while protecting her own pet.
By Grace Newton
Published 13th Apr 2022, 16:10 BST

North Yorkshire Police are now trying to trace the owner of the dog, one of two which was running loose in the Foxwood area at 8am on April 12.

The 74-year-old woman was walking her dog with a friend on a footpath near Heron Avenue and Teal Drive and picked up her pet to stop it from being attacked.

She required medical treatment.

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The two dogs are described as being small, broad, “Staffy” dogs. They had brown and white/ fawn and white markings. They ran off towards York Acorn rugby club.

Anyone with information that could assist the investigation or about the dogs' ownership should contact North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2, and ask for PC 652 PIRRIE You can also email [email protected].

Please quote the North Yorkshire Police reference number 12220061662