Horror as ‘XL Bully' mauls victim in broad daylight forcing him to climb over fence & jump into river in frantic escape
Police are appealing for information after the broad daylight mauling left the man hospitalised in Tewkesbury.
The dog reportedly bit the victim during the incident on Gander Lane at around 9.40pm on Monday July 21.
The victim was able to escape the dog by climbing over a fence and jumping into the river.
He suffered bites to his arms and legs and was taken to hospital for treatment.
Following a number of enquiries, including a review of CCTV footage, officers are now appealing for anyone with information to come forward.
They want to trace the dog owner to provide an account of what happened.
The owner of the dog was described as being white, around 5ft 7ins in height, and of a stocky build. He was in his 30s and was believed to be wearing a pale T-shirt.
He walked off in the direction of Priors Park following the incident.
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