POLICE in Dorchester are appealing for information after a five-year-old girl was bitten by a dog.

Shortly before 10am on Sunday, December 14, 2025, the child was with her mum in Pope Street when she was bitten on the leg by a dog, described as a medium-sized short-haired black and white dog.

The incident left the girl with a bite mark and bruising to her leg.

The owner of the dog is described as a white man aged around 60 years old.

Officers are appealing for anyone who witnessed the incident or has any information regarding the dog involved and its owner.

A spokesperson said: “We would also urge the dog owner involved to please do the right thing and make contact with us so we can take your account of what happened.”

Anyone with information should contact police online or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55250184625.

Independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online or by calling 0800 555 111.