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A young boy was bitten by a dog in Ellenbrook Park, Ipswich, prompting police to seek information from the public.
What happened: A young boy was attacked by a dog at around 11:55am on Monday 12 August near the river area of Ellenbrook Park.
The details:
The dog, described as large and brown/black, was not on a lead when it jumped up and bit the boy.
The bite left teeth marks on the child's back, though the extent of injuries was not specified.
Police are looking for the dog's owner, described as a white man in his early 30s with brown hair and facial hair.
Why it matters: Dog attacks can cause serious physical and emotional trauma, especially to children. Identifying the owner could help prevent future incidents and ensure proper control of potentially dangerous animals.
How to help: Anyone with information about the incident or who may know the dog's owner is urged to contact Suffolk Police, quoting reference 37/44219/24. Contact options include:
Website: www.suffolk.police.uk/contact-us/existing-report-update
Email: ccc@suffolk.pnn.police.uk
Phone: 101
Crimestoppers: 0800 555 111 or www.crimestoppers-uk.org (100% anonymous)
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