An 11-year-old cyclist has been bitten by a dog in Poole.

At around 11.20am on Sunday 3 April the boy was cycling on a path leading from Bettiscombe Close to Canford Heath when he saw a woman walking two black Cocker Spaniel-type dogs off their leads. One of the dogs started to chase him and bit him on the leg, causing a puncture wound to his skin.

The woman apologised for the dog chasing him, but reportedly did not stop to give her details.

She is described as white, in her 30s, around five feet four inches tall and of slim build with blonde shoulder-length straight hair. She was wearing a navy blue Puffa-style jacket and jeans.

Police Constable Jennie Sykes-Martin, of Dorset Police, said: “We are carrying out enquiries into this incident and I am keen to hear from anyone who witnessed what happened or has any information that might assist our investigation.

“I would particularly like to speak to a woman seen walking a Golden Retriever in the area at the relevant time as she may have witnessed what happened.

“Finally, I would urge the woman involved to do the right thing and come forward so we can take your account.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk/do-it-online, via email 101@dorset.pnn.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55220052875. Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.