Dog bite incident in Tintern Avenue, Northampton

Police officers are appealing for witnesses after a 15-year-old boy was bitten by a dog in Tintern Avenue, Northampton.

The incident happened on Saturday, April 13, at about 12.30pm, when the boy walked past a dog walker and one of the two dogs she was walking bit him.

The woman is described as aged 40-50, with faded dyed red hair, wearing all pink clothing and sliders. The dog was a small, brown dog,  possibly a Dachshund or a Chihuahua.

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

Please quote incident number 25000215168 when passing on any information to make sure it gets to the right person as quickly as possible.