Officers want to speak to this man following Langley Mill dog bite incident

Officers investigating a dog bite incident at the Langley Mill Boatyard, Derby Road, on April 21.

We were called to reports of a Staffordshire Bull Terrier type dog having attacked a Labrador. The owner of the Labrador attempted to move the dogs apart; however, he was also bitten.

The owner of the Staffordshire Bull Terrier allegedly then verbally abused the victim and threw an empty bottle of beer which hit the victim - but did not hurt him.

The victim and his dog were both injured in the incident but are recovering well. 

Officers would like to speak to the man pictured in relation to the incident.

He is described as around 5ft 6ins tall, around 55 years old and spoke with a local accent.

Anyone with any information about the incident is asked to contact us on any of the below methods.

Please quote reference number 19*202159 in any correspondence:

• Facebook – send us a private message to /DerbyshireConstabulary
• Twitter – direct message our contact centre on @DerPolContact
• Website – complete the online contact form derbyshire.police.uk/Contact-Us.
• Phone – call us on 101.

You can also call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Please note in the event of an emergency you should always call 999.