POLICE are appealing for the public's help to identify the woman pictured after a child was attacked by a dog in Wincanton.

Officers believe the woman pictured may be able to assist with enquiries following the incident at Wincanton Recreation Ground, in Cemetery Lane.

She is white, of medium build, aged between 35-40 years old, with long, blonde hair. She also has tattoos on her bicep and back.

Avon and Somerset Police said in a statement: “At around 2.50pm on Wednesday, August 7, last year, a child was playing the park when he ran past another child and a woman.

“The dog, described as a German pointer-type, reportedly lunged at the running child and bit them, causing minor injuries which required hospital treatment.

“An investigation has been ongoing to identify possible witnesses and people of interest to the incident and CCTV has been reviewed.

“Following these enquiries, we are now in a position to share this image in the hopes of being able to identify them.”

Anybody with information and those who recognise the person pictured are asked to call 101 and quote reference 5224206923.