Police are investigating after an out of control dog bit a woman in Maryport.

The incident happened on Main Road, Ellenborough, on Monday where a woman in her late 20s suffered minor injuries after being bitten by a dangerous dog.

A police spokesman said they were looking for witnesses for the incident which occurred at around 3.45pm.

The dog is described as looking like a Staffordshire bull terrier cross.

Any witnesses or anyone with an information are asked to contact PC 2490 Harrison on 101, email 101@cumbria.police.uk, or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, quoting log 135 of the 30th September 2019.