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08
May
Police seek information following dog-bite incident at Knaresborough Castle
A dog attack in Knaresborough has prompted North Yorkshire Police to issue an appeal for information.
The incident took place at approximately 10.30pm on Wednesday 30 April, near to the entrance to Knaresborough Castle and grounds.
A man and a woman were walking their black Labrador dog towards the castle grounds when a large black Rottweiler cross-type dog came rushing from the grounds, dragging a retractable lead behind it.
The Rottweiler-type dog pinned the Labrador dog to the floor by its throat. The man managed to prise the other dog off his Labrador, but in the process was bitten on his hand.
A police spokesperson said:
No lasting injury was thankfully caused to the Labrador dog or the man. However, the Labrador is now very nervous around the location and other dogs.
Two men who appeared to be intoxicated appeared from the castle grounds and argued with each other who had control of the suspect dog at the time. They then led the dog back into the castle grounds without leaving any details with the victim.
We’re particularly appealing for information about the identity of these two men and the dog. The men are described as being both approximately mid-late 50s in age, and roughly 5ft 10in tall. One of the men is described as having a grey goatee beard.
If you were in the area at the time, if you are either of the men described, or recognise the men described, then please get in touch.
Anyone with information about the incident should email Joanne.Fawcett@northyorkshire.police.uk.
Alternatively, they can call North Yorkshire Police on 101 and ask for Joanne Fawcett, or contact Crimestoppers anonymously via their website or on 0800 555 111. The reference 12250081116 should be quoted when passing on information.
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