North Yorkshire Police are appealing for witnesses after a woman had her finger bitten off in a dog attack.

She was walking in the wooded area near Goodwood Avenue in Colburn, Catterick.

A man was walking what are believed to be two black Labradors when one of them attacked another dog and then bit the owner.

The man is described as white, in his early 30s, athletic build with a beard and wearing light-coloured clothing.

The victim, a 64-year-old woman, had a finger taken off and her dog suffered a punctured intestine.

Police are now requesting the public’s assistance to help establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident. In particular, officers are appealing for information about this dog and its owner.

A spokesperson said: "It happened in a wooded area near to Goodwood Avenue between 3pm and 3.30pm on Friday 29 September 2023.

"A man was walking two black dogs which are believed to be Labrador’s. One of the black dogs which is believed to be called “Acer” or “Aver” attacked another dog and then bit the owner.

"The man who was walking with the dogs is described as white, in his early 30s, athletic build with a beard and he was wearing light-coloured clothing.

"The victim, a 64-year-old woman, had a finger taken off and her dog suffered a punctured intestine."

Anyone with information that could assist the investigation should email Ruth.atkins@northyorkshire.police.uk or call North Yorkshire Police on 101  and ask for Ruth Atkins.

To remain anonymous, you can pass information to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 quoting the North Yorkshire Police reference number 12230186855 when passing information.