North Yorkshire Police are appealing for witnesses after a child was bitten by a dog near St Mary's Primary School in Knaresborough.
Police appeal after dog bites child near Knaresborough school Police are appealing for witnesses after a child was bitten by a dog near a Knaresborough school. It happened on Wednesday 13th March at pick-up time outside the front gate of St Mary's Catholic Primary School on Tentergate Road. The dog was tied to a fence at the entrance when it bit the child, who suffered minor injuries and was treated in hospital. A police spokesperson said:
“Dog owners are urged take responsibility for their pets. Please do not leave dogs unattended around school premises near where young children may be playing.”If you saw the incident, or the dog involved is yours, contact North Yorkshire Police on jack.bocking@northyorkshire.police.uk, or call 101, quoting reference 12240045161. Read more local stories from Your Harrogate here.

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