A 10-YEAR-OLD boy suffered ankle and arm wounds after he was bitten by a dog in Radcliffe.

The boy was paying on King Georges Field when he was bitten on the ankle by the dog, which is described as a Staffordshire Bull Terrier or Pitbull.

Police are urging the animal's owner, who has not been identified, to come forward.

The owner threw a drink over the dog in an attempt to stop the attack, before dragging the animal towards the wooded area opposite Outwood Road.

The boy suffered scratches on his right forearm and bite wounds to his ankle.

The owner is described as being white, in her 20s or thirties, with dark hair and of a large build. She was wearing either shorts or a skirt and a cap. The dog was said to be brown with white legs.

Det Insp Caroline Ward: "The young boy has spent the night in hospital being treated for his injuries.

"While we don't think they are life-threatening or life-changing and we expect him to make a good recovery, he and his family are clearly very upset by what has happened.

"That is why we are appealing to anyone who witnessed this incident to come forward.

"We need to trace both the owner of the dog, and the dog itself, so we can ensure that no-one else is attacked or hurt in this way.

"I would particularly urge the owner of the dog to make contact with us. A young boy has been injured and both he and his family are extremely upset so please, do the right thing and make yourself known to police."

Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101 or the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.