This in from the Police, in their own words. Ed
Police are appealing for witnesses after a teenage girl was injured by a dog near Sandown on the Isle of Wight.
A 17-year-old girl from Sandown was walking on land near the Fairway golf course on the outskirts of the town when she was approached by a dog.
It’s alleged the animal jumped on her, causing grazing to her back, and bit her on the left elbow.
A man then walked towards the girl and pulled the dog away from her by the collar.
The assault is reported to have happened at around 2.45pm on Saturday, March 24, 2012.
Description of dog and owner
The dog was described as a:
> A Rottweiler-style breed
> Black short hair with tortoise style markings
> Wearing a dark blue single-strap muzzle
The man was described as:
> White
> Aged in his mid-20s
> Average build
> Short cropped dark brown hair
> Gingery brown stubble with dark patches
He was wearing:
> A thick black hooded top with a red star on the back
> Camouflage army style combat trousers
> Carrying single strap satchel bag.
Not serious injuries
Investigating officer PC Dave Hughes of the Isle of Wight’s Targeted Patrol teams (TPT) said: “Thankfully the girl’s injuries were not too serious, but she was left shaken and upset by what happened. We’re making enquiries to establish the identity of the man and the dog.
“The victim says she spoke to a woman with two children and a buggy as she walked onto a nearby cycle track minutes after the assault. Around half an hour after the assault, the girl has also told us she saw the man and the dog again entering the cycle track in the direction of Perowne Way. The victim spoke with another woman who was nearby at the time.
“We’re appealing for these witnesses, anyone else with information, and the man himself to contact police.”
Get in touch
Please contact Shanklin police station by phoning 101. Mini-com users can phone 01962 875000.
Information can be given anonymously by phoning the independent Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111.
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