POLICE are appealing for anyone with information to come forward after a young girl was bitten by a dog.

The incident occurred at around 4.30pm on Tuesday in Phoenix Park in Runcorn.

Cheshire Police says it received reports that a 10-year-old girl was bitten by a dog which was on a lead.

It is looking for people who witnessed the incident to make contact.

A spokesman for Cheshire Police said: “Police are appealing for information following a dog bite in Phoenix Park, Runcorn.

“At around 4.30pm on Tuesday, July 2, police received reports that a 10-year-old girl was bitten by a dog which was on a lead.

“The dog was described as being large, light grey with a white stomach.”

Anyone with any information is urged to call Cheshire Police on 101, quoting IML1861236, or visit cheshire.police.uk//tell-us

Alternatively, information can be given anonymously by calling Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.