A woman has been arrested after a man suffered serious injuries in a reported dog attack near Langney Pond in Eastbourne.
Sussex Police said officers were called to Sandpiper Walk at about 3.10pm on Monday 21 September after reports that a man had been attacked by a dog.
The 44-year-old man was taken to hospital with serious injuries.
Dog safely seized
A 53-year-old woman, who is known to the injured man, was arrested on suspicion of being the owner of a dog dangerously out of control.
The dog, believed to be a bull terrier and Doberman cross, was safely seized by police and removed from the area.
A nearby school and nursery were kept secure as a precaution while police officers and paramedics responded. Sussex Police did not report any injuries involving children or staff at those premises.
Police appeal for footage
Officers are asking witnesses to come forward. They also want to hear from anyone who may have relevant mobile phone, CCTV or doorbell footage from the area around Langney Pond and Sandpiper Walk.
Information can be submitted to Sussex Police online, quoting serial 911.
Source: Sussex Police — Appeal for information after dog incident in Eastbourne.
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