Woman sought after boy attacked by dogs in park

Police have released an image of a woman they would like to speak following the attack

A woman is being sought by police after a boy was attacked by two dogs in an East Sussex park.

Sussex Police said the 16-year-old was playing basketball in Barrack Hall Park in Bexhill when he was bitten and scratched by two dogs, thought to be Dobermans, at about 19:30 BST on 7 June.

The force said the dogs' two owners were verbally abusive towards witnesses who intervened to help the teenager.

Officers have released an image of the woman they say they would like to talk to following the attack.

The attack took place in a park (entrance pictured) during the evening

The boy was taken to hospital due to his injuries, but has since been released and is recovering at home.

Dobermans are not listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act, which bans breeds that are considered aggressive.

Sussex Police says officers are currently pursuing a "number of lines of enquiry".

They urged witnesses or anyone with information that could help their investigation to come forward.