Just after midnight on Wednesday 8 March, a car stopped on Ongar Road, Chigwell, after its occupants noticed a dog in the middle of the road. When the woman passenger, aged in her 50s, stepped out of the vehicle, the dog attacked her, causing serious wounds to her arm and leg.
Police are currently investigating the incident and are seeking witnesses and any available footage. PC Jack Witney, who is leading the investigation, said, “We’d particularly like to see any footage of the incident. We understand a dark-coloured security van may have recorded the attack.”
If you have CCTV, dashcam, or any other footage related to this incident, you are urged to come forward. Reports can be submitted through the Essex Police website. Alternatively, you can use the online Live Chat service, which is available Monday to Friday, from 10am to 9pm, excluding public holidays. You may also call Essex Police on 101.
In case of an emergency, always dial 999.
For those who wish to report information anonymously, contact Crimestoppers UK via Twitter @CrimestoppersUK, their website crimestoppers-uk.org, or by phone at 0800 555 111. Please quote crime reference 42/41398/23 to ensure your information reaches the correct team promptly.
Originally published by UKNIP.