A WOMAN has been attacked by a boxer dog whilst taking her own dog for a walk.
The woman, in her 40s, was bruised and suffered a cut to her right shin in the attack - which happened on a recreation ground near Abbots Road, Colchester, at about 1.50pm on Wednesday (January 30).
The tan-coloured boxer dog that went for her was not on a lead.
Police are appealing for information on the incident.
A representative for Essex police said: "The boxer is believed to have been with a woman at the time who is described as having olive skin, of skinny build, with long dark hair with bit of red in it, wearing a black jacket."
"She was also in the company of another woman who was walking two westie type dogs."
Anyone with information is asked to contact Pc Ben Towers at Colchester police station on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.