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Oct 2023
Police seek woman after dog attacks man in Harrogate town centre
Police have appealed for help identifying a woman after a "dangerously out of control" dog attacked a man in Harrogate town centre.
The man had to go to hospital after the dog attacked him.
North Yorkshire Police this morning issued a photo of the dog and a woman it wants to speak to.
The force said in a statement:
"We want to speak to this woman after a man needed to go to hospital due to injuries caused by a dangerously out of control dog.
"The dog also tried to attack the victim’s dog.
"The victim was knocked over when the dog rushed him. He suffered an injury to his hip and hand which resulted in a hospital visit."
The incident happened outside Holland & Barrett on Cambridge Street in Harrogate at 4.40pm on Monday, September 23.
The statement added:
"We'd like to hear from you if you recognise the woman in this image, as we believe she may have information that could help the investigation.
"Anyone with any information is asked to email asa.donovan@northyorkshire.police.uk or call us on 101 and ask for PC 1841 Donovan.
"If you wish to remain anonymous, you can pass information to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."
Quote reference number 12230180734.
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