Officers are appealing for information and witnesses after a man was bitten by a dog in Broxbourne.
The incident happened between 7.25pm and 7.40pm on Monday (26 September). The victim was walking his dog on a green area between Hollyfields and Broomfield when a bulldog type breed ran towards them.
It attacked the victim’s dog and as he intervened, he was also bitten by the animal.
The dog was not on a lead and caused injuries to both the victim and his pet.
PC Nikki Daniels, who is investigating, said: “This incident left the victim requiring hospital treatment and subsequently losing the tip of his little finger.
“As part of our ongoing investigation we have arrested a 38-year-old man from Broxbourne on suspicion of having a dog dangerously out of control. He has been released under investigation while enquiries continue, and the dog was seized.
“I am appealing for anybody who was in the area at the time and has information about what happened to get in touch by emailing me at Nikki.Daniels@herts.police.uk, quoting crime reference 41/77884/22.”
You can also report information online at herts.police.uk/report, speak to an operator in our Force Communications Room via our online web chat or call the non-emergency number 101, quoting crime reference 41/77884/22.
Alternatively, you can stay 100% anonymous by contacting the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via their untraceable online form at crimestoppers-uk.org (Opens in a new window).
