Police are appealing for witnesses and information after an 85-year-old Harrogate man was attacked by a dog whilst defending his own.
It happened in Hall Lane Park on Tuesday 19th November between 7pm and 7.30pm.
The elderly man was walking his Labrador when it was attacked and injured by a white “pit-bull-type” dog, which was unmuzzled, out-of-control and off the lead, and being walked by two young men.
The pensioner fell over whilst trying to protect his dog, and was left feeling “shaken and upset.”
The men with the attacking dog are described as white, aged around 20-years-old, and wearing dark clothing.
Following the incident they both left the park without providing any details.
A police spokesperson said:
“We’re appealing for information from anyone who may have witnessed the incident, or can help us to identify the young men and the attacking dog.
“Please email Sylvia.Matla@northyorkshire.police.uk if you have any information that could help our investigation.
“Alternatively, you can call North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2 and ask for PC Sylvia Matla, or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via their website.”
Please quote NYP reference 12240220197 when passing on information.

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