Appeal for witnesses after dogs attack woman near Newent

Police are appealing for witnesses after two dogs attacked a woman near Newent, Forest of Dean over the weekend.

The incident happened shortly before 3pm on Saturday (29 August) and left the victim with significant injuries to her arm, as well as other bite wounds on her body.

She had been delivering a parcel to a property in Malswick when two Cane Corsos attacked her. It is understood that the owner was not home at the time.

The woman, aged in her 30s, managed to call police and was able to get inside her vehicle for safety while she waited for help to arrive.

Officers attended and a police dog handler secured the dogs behind the gates. The owner was then contacted and both dogs were seized.

The woman was taken to Southmead Hospital in Bristol by paramedics and she remains there for further surgery and treatment.

A man was arrested on suspicion of having dogs dangerously out of control and has since been released on police bail while an investigation continues.

The local area is understood to be popular with dog walkers and investigating officers are keen to hear from anyone who witnessed this incident, or from anyone who has any information relating to any previous incidents involving the two dogs.

Under Section 3 of the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991, it is an offence to have a dog dangerously out of control in any place, including all private property.

Anyone with information is asked to provide this to police online by completing the following form and quoting occurrence 53260074742: https://www.gloucestershire.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/cor/tell-us-about-existing-case-report/