Appeal to identify dog owner after man was bitten by dog in Southampton

We are appealing for information on the owner of a dog after a man was attacked by a Staffordshire bull terrier on Sunday 4 August.

The incident happened at 5pm on Ellis Road in Southampton.

A 54-year-old man went to stroke the dog which was being walked, off a lead, by a man and a child.

The dog jumped up and bit the man’s ear, causing a serious injury.

The owner of the dog then left scene.

He is described as:

• White
• Aged 60
• Medium build
• Medium length brown hair
• Brown/grey beard

The dog is described as:

• Blue/grey coloured Staffy
• Large, approx. 32KG
• Appeared to be an older dog as was slightly grey in the face 

Do you know who the owner is or is this you?

If you have any information that could help, please call 101 and quote 44190274885.