POLICE are appealing for witnesses following a dangerous dog incident in Wickford last month.

Officers were called to Bruce Grove in Wickford at around 5pm on 19 November following reports of a man being bitten by a dog.

The man was walking along Bruce Grove when they were approached by a dog off the lead and bitten on the hand. He sustained serious injuries to his finger and went to hospital.

The owner of the dog, which is believed to be a large Rottweiler ran away following the incident.

The owner of the is described as a black man, wearing a black tracksuit, of a slim build.

A police statement says: "We are appealing to anyone who may have any more information on this incident to contact us. 

"If you have any information, CCTV, dash cam or other footage in relation to this incident, then please get in contact with us.

"You can let us know by submitting a report on our website or by using our online Live Chat service available Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays) between 10am-9pm.

"Visit www.essex.police.uk/digital101 to find out more about our website reporting services. Alternatively you can call us on 101.

"If you would like to make an anonymous report you can contact independent charity @CrimestoppersUK, by visiting their website or by calling 0800 555 111.

"Please quote incident 42/283568/22 when providing any information to make sure it gets to the right person as quickly as possible."