POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a man was bitten by a dog in North Yorkshire.

The man was walking his dog along Saltergate Drive in Harrogate when he was approached by a woman walking her dog, North Yorkshire Police said.

It added that the woman's dog jumped up towards the man and bit his left arm, causing a small injury.

The incident happened on July 11, the force said.

Anyone who witnessed the incident, or who has any information about it, is asked to phone North Yorkshire Police on 101. Select option two and ask for PC Nicholas Woods, or email nicholas.woods@northyorkshire.pnn.police.uk. Quote reference 12180141381.