Appeal for witnesses after woman is bitten by dog in Long Eaton

Published on: Wednesday, 5th April 2023
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Officers investigating an incident in Long Eaton where a woman was bitten by a dog are appealing for witnesses and CCTV and dashcam footage.

A call was received at around 6:45am on 1st April to attend the scene on Nottingham Road with reports stating that a woman had been bitten by a dog. She was taken to hospital for treatment to her hand but her injuries are not thought to be serious.  

Another dog was also bitten and the dog’s injuries are also not thought to be serious.

Two Alsatian type dogs have been seized. Their owner has been identified and will be interviewed in due course.

Officers investigating the incident are now appealing for any witnesses or anyone who has CCTV or dashcam footage to come forward, and would particularly like to hear from anyone who was in the areas around High Street or Nottingham Road between 6:45am and 7:30am on 1st April.

Anyone who has any information is asked to contact us, using any of the below methods, quoting the reference 23000196064:

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

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