A SEVEN-YEAR-OLD was bitten on her elbow by a dog. 

The girl was with her family in Salisbury Road, Blandford, when they walked past a man who was walking what was believed to be a young beagle-type dog. 

As they walked past, the dog bit the girl on her elbow. The bite broke the skin and left a graze, but the girl did not require immediate medical treatment. 

It was reported that the man with the dog did not stop at the scene and left without checking that the girl was ok.

He is described as being aged in his 60s or 70s, white, around 5ft 11ins tall and of average build with white hair. The man was wearing a tweed jacket, dark-coloured T-shirt, light blue jeans and black trainers. 

The incident happened at about 6.30pm on Sunday, June 23, and police are now issuing an appeal a month on. 

Police constable Sam Berry, of North Dorset police, said: “We are continuing to make enquiries into this incident and we are keen to identify the owner of the dog involved, so we can speak to him and take his account of what happened. 

“I would urge anyone with information that might assist our investigation to please contact us. 

“I would also like to make a direct plea to the dog owner to do the right thing and come forward so we can talk to you about this matter.” 

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55240095845.  

Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.