Overview
- A man walking alone in Pallister Park was approached, bitten on the arm, dragged to the ground and repeatedly attacked by a dog described as 'pitbull-type' on Wednesday, June 24.
- The dog was not with an owner at the time of the incident and ran off in an unknown direction, leaving its whereabouts unconfirmed.
- A passer-by found the injured man and an ambulance was called, but police and outlets have not released any further update on his medical condition.
- Investigating officer PC Davison said Cleveland Police have begun enquiries and are urging anyone with information to call 101 or contact Crimestoppers quoting reference number 123931.
- Regional outlets report consistent details of the attack and the public appeal, and police enquiries continue as locating the dog and identifying its owner remain the next key steps for investigators.