The Forest Beat team are appealing for witnesses to help identify the owner of a dog which bit a child in Blackfordby on 14th April 2025.  The incident occurred around 1700-1730hrs in the Heath Lane area of the village.

The dog involved is described as a beagle type breed and of white/brown and black colouring.  The person walking the dog is described as a white male, around 5'9" tall, aged late 50s to early 60's of average build with greying hair.  He was possibly wearing blue colour jeans and a red top. 

If you know who this individual could be please contact Leicestershire Police quoting crime reference number 25000219514.

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