Hertfordshire police are investigating after a dog attacked another dog in Hitchin.

The dog that was attacked suffered bite injuries, and its owner was also injured as they fell to the ground while trying to separate the two dogs.

The incident occurred on Hermitage Road at around 8pm on Saturday, November 25.

The dog that was injured was on its lead when it was reportedly approached by its attacker, a small and mostly white dog described as a bulldog-type that was off its lead.

After the incident, the owner of the dog that bit the other dog left the scene on their red mobility scooter before any details could be taken. They are described as an elderly woman who was wearing a black puffer coat.

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PC Will Cox, from the Hitchin Safer Neighbourhood Team, said: “Were you in the area at this time and saw this dog attack? Or do you have any further information that may assist our investigation? Please contact me at william.cox@herts.police.uk.”

Information can also be reported at herts.police.uk/report, via web chat at herts.police.uk/contact, or by calling 101 and quoting crime reference 41/98160/23. 

Alternatively, you can report information anonymously by contacting Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.