A MAN needed treatment to a hand injury after being bitten by a dog in a Frome field.

The incident happened in fields off Vallis Vale some time between 3.30pm and 4pm on Monday, April 10.

A couple were walking their two dogs, when a dark grey Staffy X Pitbull dog, with no collar and not on a lead, approached them, said an Avon and Somerset Police spokesperson.

“The dog attacked their 14-week old puppy and one of the owners, a man, got bitten as he intervened,” they added.

“He needed hospital treatment for a hand injury as a result. The puppy also required veterinary care and stitches.”

The owner of the Staffy X Pitbull is described as white, around 6ft 2ins, and he was missing his front teeth.

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“We want to identify the owner of this dog as part of our ongoing investigation,” the spokesperson said. “If you can help please contact us.”

Anyone with information should contact police on 101 and give the call handler the reference number 5223082794. They can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.