Boy, 8, and dad savaged by ‘greyhound’ at park in horror attack sparking urgent police hunt for owner
AN EIGHT-YEAR-OLD boy and his father have been injured after being bitten by a greyhound-like dog in a park.
Investigations are ongoing to trace the dog’s owner following the savage attack on April 21.
The horror incident unfolded at 1pm in Southfields Park, Loughborough.
The father and son were in the park when they saw a man sitting on a bench with a dog similar to a greyhound.
They asked if the pet was friendly before approaching.
But the dog shockingly bit both of them. Leicestershire Police said they received minor injuries.
The pair were taken to hospital for treatment.
Police are trying to track down the dog’s owner and have asked the public for help.
Charnwood Police said: “Officers are appealing for witnesses after a young boy and his father were bitten by a dog in a Loughborough Park.
“The incident happened around 1pm on Monday 21 April in Southfields Park, Leicester Road.
“The victims were in the park when they saw a man sitting on a bench with a dog similar to a greyhound, they asked if the dog was friendly before they approached it.
“The dog then bit the eight-year-old boy and his father causing minor injuries which they have recovered from after receiving treatment at the local hospital.
“Officers would like to speak to anyone who may have witnessed the incident or knows who the dog may belong to.”
Anyone with any information should call PC 942 Will Lacey on 101, quoting crime number 25*230663. Alternatively, report information on the force’s website.