Police are appealing for witnesses and information following an incident in Stevenage where a girl was reportedly bitten by a dog.

The victim was walking home when she saw two people walking dogs and started feeding one of them, believed to be a husky.

Whilst doing this, the second dog, which is described as an American-style Staffordshire, reportedly bit her right arm, causing slight puncture wounds.

The owner of the dog got the victim's arm away from its mouth and apologised.

The victim went into the school to seek first aid and when she came back out, the dog walker had left in an unknown direction.

The dog owner is described as a white male, aged in his 20s, of average build, with dark short hair.

He was wearing a brown jacket. The dog is described as a brown American Staffordshire with a black collar.

PC Rich Baker, who is investigating the incident, said: "We are currently trying to trace the owner of the dog as part of our enquiries into the incident and would appeal for him to please come forward.

"We'd also like to hear from anyone else who may have seen what happened, or who may have information which could assist the investigation."

The incident occurred in the old town, close to Thomas Alleyne School, on Friday 26 November.

Anyone with information is asked to please email [email protected]