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Man Bitten By Dog In Eastbourne - Police Appeal For Witnesses

Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was bitten by a dog in Eastbourne.

It happened on the morning of Thursday, October 14th at around 11am when the 79-year-old victim was walking his dog.

As he walked along Friday Street, another dog ran across the road and attacked his dog.

As he tried to separate them, he was pulled to the ground by the attacking dog, suffering an injury to his arm.

The dog is described as being a short-haired white dog of large build, possibly a mix between a Pointer and a Boxer. The dog was being walked by a woman.

The victim was helped by members of the public and sought medical attention for his injury.

Officers investigating the matter would like to speak to those who helped the victim at the scene, or any other witnesses.

Anyone with information is asked to report online or by calling 101 quoting serial 47210180682.

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