Runner needs surgery after being bitten by dog

A runner was bitten by a black Labrador on Wellingborough High Street

A runner had to receive surgery after being bitten by a dog in Wellingborough.

The woman was on the High Street, near Jackson’s Lane car park, at 06:30 BST on 14 July.

She was approached by a large black Labrador which jumped up and bit her on the arm.

Two passers-by stopped to help the woman, who was taken to Kettering General Hospital.

The dog's owner is described as a white woman, aged around 30, with blonde hair.

Northamptonshire Police are asking for witnesses or anyone with information about the incident to come forward.