Police investigate alleged dog attack in Harrogate

North Yorkshire Police are investigating an alleged dog attack in Harrogate <i>(Image: North Yorkshire Police)</i>
North Yorkshire Police are investigating an alleged dog attack in Harrogate (Image: North Yorkshire Police)
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POLICE are investigating an alleged dog attack in North Yorkshire.

The incident occurred in Husk, in Station Square, Harrogate on August 9 at 4.24pm.

A North Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: “The victim and her partner had just entered the bar with their dog when they have been attacked by a dog belonging to a couple already seated inside.”


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A terrier type dog, police said, is believed to have initially attacked the alleged victim’s golden retriever before biting its owner as she tried to move away.

In the process, she is said to have injured her knee.

A force spokesperson said: “If you can help our appeal, please email peter.henderson@northyorkshire.police.uk or call 101 and ask for PC1668 Henderson.

“If you wish to remain anonymous, you can pass information to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

“Please quote reference 12260155379 when passing on information.”

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