Scarborough dog attack: Woman dragged to floor and bitten

Police say the animal which attacked is described as an English bull terrier (Stock image)

A woman was dragged to the floor and bitten on the leg in a dog attack in North Yorkshire.

The woman and her friend were walking their dogs in Holbeck Hill, Scarborough, on Monday morning when they were approached, police said.

A dog, thought to be an English bull terrier, attacked their pets and bit one woman's leg, leaving her wounded on the floor.

The owner has come forward and is assisting police with their inquiries.