A GIRL was bitten on the leg by a dog during a “nasty incident”. 

The teenager was cycling with her family in Queen’s Park Golf Course in Bournemouth when a dog ran across the path and bit her. 

When challenged, the man with the dog left the scene without giving his details, according to the police. 

Her injuries meant she needed stiches to her leg.

The man is described as aged in his 50s and of medium build with a grey stubbly beard. He was wearing a navy bobble hat, blue raincoat, burgundy fleece, blue waterproof trousers with black patches on the knees and pockets and white trainers.  

Meanwhile, police described the dog as medium sized with light brown and white coloured short fur.  

Officers are appealing for anybody with information to come forward following the attack at around 7.50pm on Sunday, April 21. 

Police constable Lily Edgar, of Bournemouth police, said: “This was a nasty incident in which a child sustained injuries to her leg. 

“We have been carrying out enquiries into this incident and as we have now obtained full details from the victim’s mother, I am in a position to appeal for witnesses or anyone with information to contact us. 

“I would also urge the man involved to please do the right thing and get in touch with us so we can take your account of what happened.” 

Anyone with information can contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55240059565.  

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