A WOMAN in her 60s was attacked and bitten by a French Bulldog in Leigh.

Essex Police has launched an investigation into the incident on May 26.

It was reported the victim, a woman in her 60s, had been walking along St Davids Drive at around midday when she crossed paths with another woman walking two dogs, believed to be French Bulldogs.

As she moved to one side to let them pass, one of the dogs bit her on the hand, breaking the skin, police have said.

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The dog owner has been described as a white woman in her 70s with blue eyes.

The dog has been describe as light coloured.

An Essex Police spokesman said: “We need anyone who saw anything or has any CCTV, dash cam, or doorbell footage to contact us.

“If you have any information you can submit a report online at www.essex.police.uk or use the 'Live Chat' button to speak to an online operator between 7am-11pm.

“Please quote the crime reference number 42/135324/22.

“You can also call us on 101 or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”