Appeal launched after 15-year-old boy bitten by 'Rottweiler type dog' in Hampton, Peterborough
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Police have launched an appeal after a 15-year-old boy was attacked by a dog in Peterborough.
The incident happened yesterday at about 8.20am at Hampton Beach Lake on the footpath.
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Hide AdThe victim’s mum said the boy needed hospital treatment for an open wound following the incident, describing the dog as looking like a Rottweiler.
A Cambridgeshire Police spokesperson said: “We are investigating the incident which happened at about 8.20am in Hampton near to the lake. A 15-year-old boy reported he was bitten by a dog. He was taken to hospital but didn’t require any stitches.
“Anyone with information is asked to contact police online, or by calling 101, quoting reference 35/17750/24."