Long Eaton police officers appeal for information after dog bite incident at Trent Lock

Long Eaton police officers have released images of a man they would like to speak to who may be able to help with the investigation regarding a dog bite. 

The incident occurred on Sunday 4th June at Trent Lock in Sawley.

The man pictured is white, with a bald head and was wearing a black T-shirt and blue jeans.  His T-shirt reveals a distinctive tattoo on his left arm above the elbow which appears to be in the shape of a rose sitting amongst leaves.

He was carrying a light blue or grey rucksack and was accompanied by a dog resembling a bull-mastiff breed. The dog is pictured wearing a form of red harness with black straps with a white stripe and white lettering.

Anyone who recognises the man by this description or was in the area on that date, is asked to contact Derbyshire Police via any of the routes below, quoting reference 23000342883:

• Facebook– send a private message to /DerbyshireConstabulary
• Twitter– direct message the contact centre on @DerPolContact
• Website– complete the online contact form at derbyshire.police.uk/Contact-Us.
• Phone – call 101

You can also anonymously contact the independent charity Crimestoppers, on 0800 555 111 or by visiting www.crimestoppers-uk.org