Southampton police seek woman after dog bites baby in pushchair

A one-year-old boy was hospitalized with facial injuries after being bitten by a dog in Southampton, England. The incident occurred around 3:20 p.m. on August 21 at the Shirley Precinct shopping center.

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary reported that the dog, believed to be a German Shepherd, lunged at the child while he was sitting in a pushchair. The boy sustained two small puncture wounds and grazing to his face. Although the dog was reportedly wearing a soft mesh-style muzzle at the time, the child was taken to the hospital as a precaution.

Police have released a CCTV image of a woman they wish to speak with regarding the incident. She is described as a white female, 5ft 7ins tall, of large build. Authorities are currently working to identify the person responsible for the dog and establish the exact circumstances of the attack.