Cyclist chased and bitten by dog in Suffolk village incident

A cyclist was bitten by a dog which was off the lead in an incident in Rushmere St Andrew, near Ipswich.

Police are appealing for witnesses following the incident, which happened on Wednesday, July 22, when a cyclist was in the area of Lamberts Lane.

The cyclist reported being chased by a Doberman which was off the lead. The cyclist were bitten on the leg, and required hospital treatment.

Officers would like to identify the dog’s owner, who is described as a white male of slim build and in his 30s. He walked off in the direction of Hubbards Lane following the incident.

Anyone with any information about this incident or who saw anything suspicious at the time is asked to contact Suffolk Police, quoting reference number 37/42002/20

To report any information, visit http://www.suffolk.police.uk/contact-us/existing-report-update, email Emma.Ferguson@suffolk.pnn.police.uk or call 101.

Alternatively contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, or via their online form at www.crimestoppers-uk.org.

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