Avon and Somerset Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward after a woman was injured by a dog yesterday morning (Wednesday July 22) in Glastonbury.

The victim, a 72-year-old woman, was walking alone on Cinnamon Lane, opposite the children's play area, at about 10am when she was attacked by a husky on a lead and in the charge of a man in his late teens or early 20s.

She received a substantial bite wound to her leg, which required hospital treatment.

The police believe they have identified the man in charge of the dog. A dog has since been seized by dog handlers and is now being cared for at police kennels.

PC Lara Lear said: "We believe there may have been witnesses in the nearby children's park who saw this unprovoked attack take place.

"We'd ask anyone who has information to come forward. We'd also like to hear from anyone who may have CCTV footage of this incident."

If anyone can help, they can contact the police on 101 or through the website, quoting reference 5220163006.