A WOMAN was bitten by a Staffie while she was out walking her dog.

The 66-year-old victim was in Southchurch Hall Gardens, Southend, when the unleashed Staffordshire Bull Terrier ran over to her.

She picked up her own dog to protect it but as she did so she was bitten on the hand.

Two men then came up to the woman and pulled the dog away from her before saying ‘sorry’ and walking off. Both men are described as white and aged 25 to 30. One was of slim build with short brown hair, wearing a red jumper and the other had ginger hair and wore a checked shirt. The dog was further described as having a black short coat, with a white blaze running down his nose between the eyes. Pc Reuben Brame is looking into the matter which happened at 8:45am on Thursday, May 13. He said: “This dog poses a potential risk to other park users, as the woman was left with a severe bite mark which required hospital treatment. I’d therefore ask anyone who recognises the descriptions of those involved to please get in touch.”

Pc 74063 Brame can be reached at Southend police station on 0300 3334444.