Police are appealing for information after a teenager was bitten by a dog in Stebbing.

Essex Police is appealing for information after a teenager was bitten by a dog in Stebbing.

A boy was cycling when he was stopped by a man who had a white terrier on a lead, on Friday May 8 at around 12.30pm in Bran End Fields.

A spokesperson for Essex Police said: “It was reported that the dog jumped up at the boy and bit him.

“We are looking for a man who has been described as in his 30s, white, six-foot-tall, with long light brown hair.

“We understand the man did try to exchange details at the time.”

If you believe this might be you, please contact the Uttlesford Local Policing Team on 101, quoting crime reference 42/65708/20.

Information can also be given anonymously to independent charity Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111 or visiting crimestoppers-uk.org.