AN elderly woman was badly injured during an attack by a dog near a children's play area.
The victim, who is 72, was walking alone on Cinnamon Lane, Glastonbury, at about 10am yesterday (Wednesday)
She was attacked by a husky on a lead and in the charge of a man in his late teens or early 20s.
She received a substantial bite wound to her leg, which required hospital treatment.
Police say they have identified the man in charge of the dog, which has since been seized by dog handlers and is being cared for at police kennels.
PC Lara Lear said: “We believe there may have been witnesses in the nearby children’s park who saw this unprovoked attack take place.
"We’d ask anyone who has information to come forward.
"We’d also like to hear from anyone who may have CCTV footage of this incident."
If you can help, contact police on 101 or through the Avon and Somerset Police website, quoting reference 5220163006.
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