Stokesley dog attack: Appeal to trace owner after man bitten

The dog is described as a white "bully-type" with tan patches on its head and body (stock image)

A man has been injured in an attack by a "bully-type" dog in North Yorkshire, leading police to appeal for help to find its owner.

The man, in his mid-60s, was bitten on the arm on Three Tuns Wynd, in Stokesley, on 22 December.

The dog, which was on a lead at the time, was described as white with tan patches on its head and body.

Police described the man walking the dog as tall, about 70 and "frail-looking with long grey hair".

He was said to be wearing a long, grey overcoat, possibly made from tweed.

The attack happened on Three Tuns Wynd in Stokesley on 22 December, police say

The incident happened between 14:30 and 15:00 GMT and resulted in the victim, from Guisborough, seeking medical treatment, police said.

Anyone with information is asked to contact North Yorkshire Police.

There are different types of American bully dog, including the XL bully. Others include standard, pocket and classic.

New rules introduced in England and Wales mean XL bully dogs must be kept on a lead and muzzled in public.

From 1 February it will be illegal to own one without an exemption certificate.