Police investigating a report of a dog out of control in Bishop’s Stortford town centre have released an image of a man they want to speak to.
The incident happened in Devoils Lane on Saturday 23 March at around 3.30pm.
It was reported that a man and his dog, described as a German shepherd-type breed, were sitting outside Café Mocha when the dog bit a passer-by, who was treated at the scene by police for his injuries.
PC Obinna Anoliefo, of the Bishop’s Stortford neighbourhood policing team, said: “I am appealing to the public to help us identify this man as he is believed to have been in the area at the time of the incident and may be able to assist with our enquiries.
“Is this you? Or do you know this person? Please report any information to me by emailing obinna.anoliefo@herts.police.uk. Additionally, if you witnessed this incident, please contact me.”
You can also report information online at herts.police.uk/report, speak to an operator in the force communications room online via webchat at herts.police.uk/contact or call non-emergency number 101, quoting crime reference number 41/29453/24.
Alternatively, you can stay 100% anonymous by contacting Crimestoppers on 0800 555111 or via the independent charity’s untraceable online form at crimestoppers-uk.org.
