Police are hunting for the owner of a dog that caused serious injuries to a 13-year-old after biting the girl's nose.

The girl was hospitalised after sustaining what is believed to be life-changing injuries.

The incident happened on Sunday (June 26), at around 3pm, in the field between Webb Close and Kyrkeby in Letchworth.

As the girl entered the field with her mother, a dog which was off the lead, approached her. The dog jumped up at the girl's face and bit her nose.

Hitchin Nub News understands that a white man with red messy hair, wearing a light blue t-shirt and dark shorts, has been ruled out of police inquiries.

Police have arrested two people in connection with the incident. Inquiries are still ongoing.

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