A DANGEROUSLY out of control dog bit a woman as she tried to stop it attacking her pet.

The incident occurred in Island Road, Barrow on Thursday August 27 at around 8.45pm. 

The dog, believed to be a pitbull, was seen running unaccompanied along Island Road before attacking another dog. When the owner tried to stop it, it bit her on the hand. 

Cumbria police are appealing for any witnesses or anyone who knows the dog’s owner to call them on 101 or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.