Dog bite incident in Wootton Valley Country Park, Northampton

Witnesses are being sought after a runner was bitten by a dog in Wootton Valley Country Park, Northampton.

The incident happened on Sunday, September 3, between 4.10pm and 4.30pm, when a woman was running along the path straight ahead from the main gate when a dog jumped up at her and bit her on the arm a number of times, causing a puncture wound.

The dog is described as a black Labrador cross Mastiff dog with a muscular build.

The owner of the dog is described as a white woman, aged 40-49, about 5ft 4in, of a slim build, with curly shoulder length blonde/brown hair and wearing a vest top and either a skirt or shorts. She was also with a smaller dog which is described as grey in colour.

Witnesses or anyone with information should contact Northamptonshire Police on 101.

Please quote incident number 23000548454 when providing your information to make sure it gets to the right person as quickly as possible.