Police are appealing for information following reports of an out-of-control dog in St Leonards. On...

Published: 8:26 am June 27, 2024
Updated: 11:58 am October 8, 2025
14-Year-Old Girl Bitten by Dog in St Leonards

Police are appealing for information following reports of an out-of-control dog in St Leonards.

On Wednesday, 29 May, a 14-year-old girl was bitten by a dog in Gensing Gardens, off Charles Road, at approximately 9:45am. The girl sustained a minor injury to her arm.

14-Year-Old Girl Bitten by Dog in St Leonards

The dog, described as medium-sized, brown and white, and of a pitbull-type breed, was on a rope lead and referred to by its owner as Panda.

The owner is described as a man in his 20s or 30s, approximately 5’7″ tall, and slim.

Police are keen to speak to the owner and urge anyone with relevant information to come forward.

If you have any information, please call 101 or report online, quoting serial 752 of 29/05.

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