Boy, 7, mauled by dog in Swanage as police release pic of couple wanted for questioning over attack
A 7-YEAR-OLD boy has been mauled by a dog with cops releasing a pic of a couple wanted for questioning.
Cops and emergency services rushed to the scene in Swanage just after 5pm on Tuesday after reports a dog had bitten the boy.
The boy sustained an injury to his head and was hospitalised after the horror attack.
Cops said the wounds required surgery but is not believed to be life-threatening or life-changing.
It was reported that a man and woman who were with the dog left the scene with the animal shortly after the incident and did not leave their details.
Cops investigating the incident are now appealing for information and issuing an image of two people they would like to speak to.
Police Constable Alistair James, of Purbeck police, said: “This was understandably a distressing incident for the young boy involved and his family and we hope he makes a full recovery from his injury.
“We are conducting enquiries into this matter and have obtained an image of a man and woman with the dog that was believed to be involved. We are keen to speak to these people so we can take their account of what happened.
“I would urge anyone with information relating to their identity to please come forward. I would also ask the man and woman pictured to please do the right thing and come forward.
“I would also like to hear from any witnesses to the incident who have not already spoken to police.”