Woman in Eastbourne released on bail after dog attacked man

Police have released a woman on bail in Eastbourne after a dog ‘attacked’ a man yesterday (September 21).

A man was taken to hospital after a dog ‘attacked’ him on Langney Pond in Sandpiper Walk at about 3.10pm yesterday.

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Langney Pond in Sandpiper Walk

A woman, who police said was known to the victim, was arrested ‘on suspicion of being the owner of a dog dangerously out of control’, according to Sussex Police.

A force spokesperson added an update and said: “The arrested woman has been released on bail while the investigation continues.”

Sussex Police said at the time of the incident: “A nearby school and nursery were kept secure as a precaution while officers and paramedics responded to this incident.

“Witnesses and anyone with information such as mobile phone, CCTV or doorbell footage is asked to report it to Sussex Police online, quoting serial 911.”

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