North Yorkshire Police issue appeal to identify couple after woman bitten by dog in Harrogate bar

North Yorkshire Police is appealing for information after a woman was injured in an incident involving two dogs at a bar in Harrogate.

The incident happened at around 4.24pm on Sunday, August 9 inside Husk bar on Station Square.

According to police, the victim and her partner had just entered the venue with their golden retriever when they were approached by a terrier-type dog belonging to a couple who were already seated inside the bar.

The terrier is reported to have initially attacked the golden retriever before biting the dog's owner as she attempted to separate them.

The police have issued a CCTV image of a couple they would like to speak to after a woman was bitten by dog inside Husk bar on Station Square in Harrogateplaceholder image
The police have issued a CCTV image of a couple they would like to speak to after a woman was bitten by dog inside Husk bar on Station Square in Harrogate

The woman suffered an injury to her knee during the incident.

Officers are now appealing for information to help identify the couple who owned the terrier-type dog.

Anyone who recognises the couple or has information that could assist the police with their investigation is asked to get in contact.

If you can help, you should email [email protected].

You can also call North Yorkshire Police on 101 and ask for PC1668 Peter Henderson.

Alternatively if you wish to remain anonymous, you can pass information to Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111 or by visiting https://crimestoppers-uk.org/

You should quote the North Yorkshire Police reference number 12260155379 when providing any details regarding the incident.

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