Police appeal after man bitten by dog and pushed into Staffordshire canal
Police are seeking a dog walker after a man was bitten and pushed into a canal.
Staffordshire Police are appealing for information to identify a dog walker after a man was bitten by a dog in Cross Green.
The incident happened on a canal towpath near Old Stafford Road at around 7pm on Thursday, September 10.
The victim said he was bitten on the knee by a “large brown curly-haired dog” which was not on a lead. He was also pushed into the canal. He did not require hospital treatment.
The dog’s owner is described as a white man, around 5ft 9ins tall and aged between 30 and 40. He has dark hair and was wearing thick, black-rimmed glasses.
Anyone who witnessed the incident or has information is asked to contact Staffordshire Police on 101, quoting incident number 702 of September 10.
Information can also be given anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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