We are currently investigating a violent incident which occurred on 29/11/2024 between 1900 and 1930hrs in the HALL LANE Park near the Richard Taylor C Of E Primary School in Harrogate.

We have been contacted by an elderly victim who informed us that at that time, he was walking his Labrador dog. It is alleged that the victim's dog was attacked and injured by another dog who was walked by two young males. 

The attacking dog was described as white Pitbull with no lead and under no appropriate control. The males who were with the dog at that time were described as white and in dark clothing, approximately 20 years old. 

Victim fell during the incident trying to save his dog and was shaken and very upset once the incident ended with the two males and their dog leaving the park without providing their details. 

We’re particularly appealing to anyone who may be able to provide us with detail of the two males and their dog as we suspect that they are local. 

Please email Sylvia.Matla@northyorkshire.police.uk  if you have any information that could help our investigation.

Alternatively, you can call North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2 and ask for PC MATLA, or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via their website.

Please quote reference 12240220197 when passing on information.