Police are searching for a woman after man was bitten by a dog in Gosport.

Hampshire Constabulary received reports that between 6:35pm and 6:45pm on Monday, September 30, a man in his 30s was walking his dog near Gorselands Way in Gosport.

According to police, a dog off its lead attacked his pet - and he was bitten on the leg by this dog as he tried to intervene.

A police spokesperson said: "We have been conducting enquiries, such as reviewing CCTV in the area, and are releasing a description of a woman who may have been walking the dog, who we would like to speak to about the incident.

"If you recognise this description, witnessed this incident or have any information which could assist our investigation, please report this to us by calling 101 and quoting reference 44240424830."

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She has been described as:

  • White
  • 5ft 2 inches tall
  • Slim build
  • Blonde
  • Wearing a blue puffer coat and black leggings

The woman was also with a young girl at the time, who is thought to be around four or five years old.