A WOMAN fell and hit her head when an American Bulldog broke free from its lead and ran towards her and her dogs.

Police have appealed for information following the incident in Christchurch on Wednesday January 6.

Officers said the victim - a local woman in her 50s - parked on the slip road in Mudeford woods on Wednesday January 6 and started to get her dogs out of the car.

She noticed a man and a boy nearby who had a Staffordshire Bull Terrier and an American Bull Dog that was tied to the fence on an extendable lead.

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The American Bull Dog broke free from its lead and ran straight toward the victim and her two dogs.

The lead became wrapped around the victim’s legs and she fell to the ground and hit her head. The victim suffered bruising to several parts of her body and a cut to her hand.

The man is described as white, around 40 years old, approximately five feet five inches tall and of large build with dark coloured receding hair. He was wearing dark jogging bottoms and a jacket.

The American Bull Dog is described as mainly white with tan-coloured patches and was pink underneath. The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is described as having black fur that was going grey and is believed to be called Lola.

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The incident was reported to Dorset Police on Tuesday January 19.

Police Constable Jennie Sykes-Martin, of Dorset Police, said: “I am appealing to anyone who recognises the man or his dogs from the descriptions given to please get in touch."

Information to Dorset Police on 101, quoting occurrence number 55210012968, or the free and anonymous Crimestoppers line on 0800 555 111.