Toddler injured in Brandon after Rottweiler type dog jumps up at buggy

Police are urging dog owners to ensure their pets are under control after a Rottweiler type dog jumped up at a buggy and injured a toddler.

The incident was in Brandon on Tuesday, March 22 between 2.45pm and 3.15pm along the path off Church Road that runs between Brandon Leisure Centre and along the river.

A woman in her 50s was walking her grandchildren in a double buggy when they were approached by another woman with a Rottweiler type dog on a long lead.

The woman with the dog moved to the side to allow the buggy to pass, but the dog jumped up and ripped one of the children's clothing, scratching his arm in the process.

The two-year-old boy suffered minor injuries and was taken to West Suffolk Hospital where he received antibiotics as a precaution.

Police would like to find the woman with the dog and speak to her about the incident.

She is described as tall and slim, with dark hair which she wore in a ponytail and she spoke with an American accent.

Police are urging dog owners to be mindful of their surroundings and to keep dogs on a shorter lead as a safety precaution.

Anybody with information should contact Suffolk Police quoting reference 37/17909/22 on 101.

More information on responsible dog ownership can be found, here.