POLICE in Oswestry have appealed to the public to trace a dog owner after a nine-year-old boy was bitten by a dog in Oswestry.
The boy was bitten in the Brynhafod Park in Maserfield at around 11.45am on Thursday, March 9.
The dog is believed to be a a small light brown coloured dog which was off its lead and the owner is described as a woman, aged in her 40s, 5ft6" tall, shoulder length dark blonde hair, long dark coloured puffa coat, carrying a yellow hiking pole and in company with several children.
Police confirmed the boy was left shaken by the incident.
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PC Melanie Davies said: “We would like to speak to the dog owners(s) so we can establish exactly what happened.
"The boy received a puncture wound to his leg. He was shaken by the incident and was given a tetanus injection."
A West Mercia Police spokesperson added: "The owner of the dog or anyone with any information is asked to get in touch with PC Davies on 101 extension 770 4031 or email her direct at melanie.davies@westmercia.police.uk"
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