A GIRL has been bitten on the face as cops urgently hunt a “large black dog” on the loose.
The 17-year-old was reportedly mauled in an alleyway off Mount Road, in Staffordshire, at around 1.45pm yesterday.
A spokesperson for Staffordshire Police: “We are appealing for information after a girl suffered bite injuries from a dog in Blythe Bridge.
“Officers were called shortly before 2pm today to Mount Road following reports of a dog loose in the area.
“A 17-year-old girl had been bitten on the face by the dog, in an alleyway near the recreation ground, at around 1.45pm. The animal, described as a large black dog, then ran off in an unknown direction.
“The victim made her own way to hospital. Officers are currently searching the area and our inquiries are continuing. Anyone with information, or relevant CCTV or dashcam footage should contact us.”
Witnesses should call 101 quoting incident number 399 of November 14. To report anonymously, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
A girl was bitten on the face at around 1.45pm yesterday
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