Appeal after dog injured in XL bully 'attack'

The XL bully which allegedly attacked a French Bulldog has brindle markings and white patches

A dog has been injured after it was "attacked" by an XL bully, police have said.

Cleveland Police said a French Bulldog was left with a puncture wound following an incident on a cycle path near Elm Tree Avenue and Darlington Back Lane, Stockton, on Saturday afternoon.

The force described the two XL bully owners as a 17-year-old boy, who allegedly threatened the other dog's owner, and a girl aged about 15.

Officers have urged anyone with information about the dog, which has brindle markings and white patches, to contact police.

The French Bulldog was taken to a vet's for treatment to the wound.

Its owner also injured his finger attempting to prise the dog off his, police added.

Police said the boy was wearing a grey coat, black jogging bottoms, a grey top and a hat.

The girl was described as being short, petite build with dark, shoulder length hair and was wearing a pink hoody.

Both then walked towards Hinkley Grove and into the estate.

Officers have appealed for any information about the dog in the photograph, which was taken by the French Bulldog owner.