CCTV images have been released after a woman was bitten by a dog in Welwyn Garden City.

On Tuesday, May 9, at around 11am, a woman in her 60s was walking along Ingles, near The Hedgehog pub when she was approached by a dog that leapt up and bit her leg.

Words were exchanged between the victim and the dog’s owner before the owner left the scene.

The dog was described as a Jack Russell.

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Investigating officer PC Alanna Pearce said: “The victim sustained a significant injury to her leg, requiring a visit to hospital.

“The person pictured is believed to have been in the area at around the time of the incident and could have vital information.

Welwyn Hatfield Times: The person pictured is believed to have been in the area at around the time of the incident and could have vital information.The person pictured is believed to have been in the area at around the time of the incident and could have vital information. (Image: Herts police)

“If you recognise them or have information yourself, please email me at alanna.pearce@herts.police.uk.”

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You can report information online at herts.police.uk/report, speak to an operator at herts.police.uk/contact or call the non-emergency number 101, quoting crime reference 41/37677/23.

You can stay anonymous by contacting Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via crimestoppers-uk.org.