Authorities have released a photograph of an individual sought for questioning regarding a dog incident that resulted in injuries to a woman and her infant.
The event occurred between 6:30 pm and 6:50 pm on Friday, September 5, on Stephenson Drive, near the Newfoundpool vicinity of Leicester. Law enforcement reported that a woman was accompanying her toddler and baby in a stroller when they were approached by a canine.
Both the woman and the stroller were knocked down by the off-leash dog, resulting in minor injuries. The mother sustained a scratch on her back, while the infant suffered a “bump and scrape” to the forehead.
Leicestershire Police declared: “Authorities have disclosed a surveillance image of a man they wish to interview following a dog attack on a young family in Leicester. The incident occurred between 6:30 pm and 6:50 pm on Friday, September 5, on Stephenson Drive.
“A woman was walking with her young child and baby in a stroller when they were approached by a dog. The dog, unleashed, leaped up and scratched her back before jumping at the stroller, knocking it and the woman over. During the event, the baby struck its head, sustaining a bump and scrape on the forehead.”
Law enforcement mentioned that the dog’s owner later appeared, removed the dog from the family, and fled towards Samson Road. An image of a man, whom they seek to identify in connection with the incident, has been circulated by the police, urging him or anyone with information on his identity to come forward as he may possess details about the occurrence.
“The dog’s owner intervened and took the dog, fleeing towards Samson Road. As part of their investigation, officers have released an image of a man they aim to identify,” stated the police release.
“He may have details regarding this incident, and we encourage anyone aware of his identity or the man himself to come forward. Individuals with information are urged to reach out to the authorities at 101, quoting 25000525597, or online at www.leics.police.uk.”
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