Woman suffers thigh injury after ‘bite and run’ in Northampton

A woman was injured in a dog ‘bite and run’ in Northampton, police have revealed.

A spokesperson for Northamptonshire Police said: “The incident happened in Great Billing Way on Monday, June 22, between 9.30pm and 10pm, when a woman was bitten on the thigh by a brown dog whose owner is described as a white man, in his late 20s, about 6ft and of a slim build.

“The dog owner stopped to provide first aid but then left without providing any details.

“Witnesses, or anyone who knows who the dog’s owner might be, should contact Northamptonshire Police on 101”, the spokesperson added.

Please quote incident number 26000366331 to make sure your information gets to the right person as quickly as possible.

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