A woman was treated in hospital after being bitten by a dog outside the Post Office in Copmanthorpe, York, police have said. The incident took place at about 11.40am on Friday 3 July and left the victim requiring antibiotics and tetanus vaccination.
Police appeal for the dog's owner to come forward
North Yorkshire Police have described the animal as a small Bichon Frisé, possibly a cross-breed, and say it was on a lead at the time. Officers have limited CCTV for the incident and have therefore published a description of the dog’s owner in the hope that the public can help identify her.
“We are requesting the public’s assistance to help identify the owner of the dog so that she can be asked about the incident,” a North Yorkshire Police spokesperson said.
The force added that the owner has been described as an elderly white female, of slim build, and using a walking frame. Given the injury required medical attention, police are keen to speak with anyone who recognises the description or who may have captured relevant images.
- When: About 11.40am, Friday 3 July
- Where: Outside the Post Office, Copmanthorpe
- Dog: Small Bichon Frisé or cross-breed, on a lead
- Victim: required antibiotics and tetanus vaccine
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Date and time | About 11.40am, 3 July |
| Location | Post Office, Copmanthorpe, York |
| Reference | 12260125248 |
Officers have asked residents and visitors to check domestic CCTV, dashcams and mobile phone footage captured in the area around the time of the incident. Even short clips or partial images may help investigators establish the circumstances and identify the owner.
Those with information should contact North Yorkshire Police on 101 and select the option for the non-emergency line, quoting reference 12260125248. Alternatively, information can be passed via Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or through the charity’s website.
This appeal will be of particular interest to residents of Copmanthorpe and surrounding York suburbs, where dog-walking is commonplace. The force’s request highlights both the immediate welfare concerns for the person bitten and broader public-safety considerations when animals and pedestrians interact in busy village centres.
Police enquiries remain ongoing.
