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# Boy attacked by dog in Ipswich park as police appeal for witnesses
- URL: https://www.ipswich.co.uk/boy-bitten-by-dog-in-ipswich-park-police-appeal-for-witnesses/
- Published: 2024-08-15T11:18:12.000Z
- Updated: 2026-03-16T15:37:38.000Z
- Description: A young boy was bitten by a dog in Ellenbrook Park, Ipswich, prompting police to seek information from the public.
- Author: Oliver Rouane-Williams
- Tags: News, Appeals, #article, Suffolk Constabulary, #Import 2026-03-16 14:46

**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](http://www.suffolk.police.uk/contact-us/existing-report-update?ref=ipswich.co.uk)
- Email: [ccc@suffolk.pnn.police.uk](mailto:ccc@suffolk.pnn.police.uk)
- Phone: 101
- Crimestoppers: 0800 555 111 or [www.crimestoppers-uk.org](http://www.crimestoppers-uk.org/?ref=ipswich.co.uk) (100% anonymous)

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