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Dog bites cyclist on Strensall to Haxby path – police appeal
North Yorkshire Police is working to trace the animal’s owner after the incident on the bridle path from Strensall to Haxby at about 9.45am on Sunday, March 22.
The force said the cyclist was left with injuries to his leg when he was bitten while cycling past the dog.
A police spokesperson said the dog, described as a black and white collie-type breed, was one of two being walked by a woman in her 40s.
They said the animal bit the man on the leg as he cycled past, adding: “This bite has broke the skin and resulted in the victim having to attend hospital.”
Police are urging anyone with information about who the dog’s owner is to email peter.henderson@northyorkshire.police.uk or phone 101 and ask for PC1668 Henderson.
Information can be passed anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Quote reference 12260053502 when passing information to police or to Crimestoppers.
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