A runner has been injured after being bitten by a dog in Ipswich.

Police are appearing for witnesses following the incident last week.

The victim, who is aged in her 50s, was running on Woodstone Avenue, off Henley Road, in the town at around 3.30pm on Thursday, September 5. 

A black dog on a lead jumped up and bit her on her left leg and drew blood. 

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The owner of the dog is described as aged in her 70s and is believed to be around 5ft 4ins in height.

Anyone who was in the area at the time who witnessed the incident, or anyone with information should contact Suffolk police quoting crime reference number 37/51082/24.