Witness appeal after man injured by dog in Royston

Police are appealing for witnesses and information after an 89 year old man was injured by a dog on Royston High Street.

At around 11.25am last Saturday (3 February), the victim bent down to stroke a dog when it then jumped up and bit his ear.

The owner of the dog immediately assisted by taking the victim to a pharmacy where an ambulance was called but left the scene without giving any details before police arrived.

PC Callum Grindley, who is investigating, said: “I’d like to hear from anyone who witnessed this incident or who has information about it to please get in touch. Please contact me with details by email (opens in a new window)”

You can also report information online, speak to an operator in our Force Communications Room via our online web chat or call the non-emergency number 101, quoting crime reference 41/9638/24.

Alternatively, you can stay 100% anonymous by contacting the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via their untraceable online form (opens in a new window).