Appeal after dog and owner injured in attack near Harrogate

Police are appealing for witnesses after a dog and its owner were injured in an attack in Darley.

The incident happened outside the village shop and post office on the morning of 28th September.

A small Chihuahua-type dog was reportedly attacked by a larger dog that emerged from a van. Its owner was also injured when she tried to intervene.

Officers believe other members of the public witnessed the incident, including a local woman, possibly called Gillian, who offered to take the dog to the vets.

Police are keen to speak to anyone who saw what happened, as well as the woman who helped the injured dog and its owner.

Anyone with information is asked to contact PC Colin Irvine, collar number 1223, quoting police reference 12260193476.