A 12-YEAR-OLD boy was bitten by a loose dog, leaving him with several puncture wounds.

The boy was bitten on his leg at around 4pm on Sunday, March 3, in Hancock Drive, Amesbury, by a dog which was not on a lead.

The dog ran over to him and bit him on the leg, causing several puncture wounds.

Amesbury Police said: "We are appealing for witnesses following an incident in which a young boy was bitten by a dog.

"The incident happened at approximately 4pm on March 3 – enquiries have been ongoing to identify the dog owner since.

"A 12-year-old boy had gone out to play in the Hancock Drive area when a dog, which was not on a lead, ran up to him and bit him on the leg, causing several puncture wounds.

"We are appealing for information or any witnesses.

"If you can help, please call 101 and quote crime reference number 54240025222. Alternatively, call CrimeStoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."