Police appeal after one-year-old boy bitten by dog in Southampton

Tuesday, 22 September 2026 10:00

By Philip Keeler

Woman police would like to speak to - CREDIT: Hampshire and IOW Police 2026

Police are appealing for witnesses after a one-year-old boy was bitten by a dog while sitting in a pushchair in Southampton.

Officers were called to Shirley Precinct at around 3.20pm on Friday, 21 August, following reports that a dog had lunged towards the child.

Police said the animal’s teeth made contact with the boy’s face, leaving him with two small puncture wounds and grazing.

He was taken to hospital as a precaution.

Officers are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident and are now hoping to identify a woman who may have information that could assist their enquiries.

She is described as white, around 5ft 7ins tall and of large build.

The dog, which is believed to have been a German Shepherd, was wearing a soft mesh-style muzzle at the time.

Police are asking the woman, anyone who recognises her, or anyone who witnessed the incident to come forward.

Anyone with information can call Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary on 101, quoting reference 44260407684.

Information can also be submitted through the force’s website: : https://www.hampshire.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/cor/tell-us-about-existing-case-report/

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