Baby, 1, in pushchair bitten in face by German ShepherdBaby, 1, in pushchair bitten in face by German Shepherd
The baby boy was rushed to hospital after being bitten, police said (Picture: Police handout)

A one-year-old baby was taken to hospital with facial injuries after a dog bit his face as he sat in a pushchair, according to the police.

The boy suffered two small puncture wounds and grazing to his face after the dog, reportedly a German Shepherd, lunged at him in Southampton, Hampshire, police said.

He was later taken to hospital as a precaution, Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary explained.

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It is now trying to identify who was responsible for the dog at the time.

Today the force released a CCTV image of a woman they wish to speak to about the incident, which happened in Shirley Precinct at around 3.20pm on August 21.

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She is described as white, 5ft 7ins tall, and of large build.

The force also said the dog was wearing a soft mesh-style muzzle at the time.

The woman is described as white, 5ft 7ins tall, and of large build (Picture: Police handout)

A police spokesperson said: ‘If this is you, or if you know the woman, please call police on 101, quoting 44260407684.

‘Also, if you witnessed the incident, or have any relevant information, please contact us.’

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