Woman, 68, hospitalised after rottweiler bite

A woman was bitten by a dog in Knowle West Health Park on Thursday

A 68-year-old woman has been taken to hospital after she was bitten by a dog in a Bristol park.

The incident happened in Knowle West Health Park at around 11:20 on Thursday.

Avon and Somerset Police said the woman suffered bite injuries to her body, as well as a cut on her head caused by a fall.

She was taken to hospital for treatment to her injuries, which are not life threatening.

Police officers attended the scene, but said they could not locate the dog or its owner.

The owner has been described as female, white, of slim build, with medium-length brown hair, and she was wearing a white vest top and denim shorts. The dog is described as a rottweiler-type.

The force would like to speak to anyone who may be able to help them identify the dog owner.