Devil-dog owner sets bull terrier on woman cyclist leaving her with ‘life-changing injuries’

A WOMAN has been left with potentially life-changing injuries after a devil-dog owner set his bull terrier on her.

The cyclist had been riding down a track in Lancaster when the animal attacked and sunk its teeth into her for several minutes.

Lancashire Police said the woman, who is in her 40s, had been biking with a pal when the pair had to brake quickly to avoid a woman and child.

Following the near miss, they continued on their journey down the trail close to Millennium Bridge on the afternoon of May 5.

But the friends were then confronted by a man with two brown Staffordshire bull terrier or bullmastiff-type dogs.

The furious pet owner accused them of nearly knocking into his child with their bikes earlier on, before enacting his horrific revenge.

He is said to have slapped one of his dogs on the head, causing it to bite the victim on her upper leg.

The vicious dog continued to cling onto her flesh for several minutes before the terrified cyclist broke free.

Five paramedics treated her at the scene before cops were called at around 4.20pm.

The woman, from Morecambe, was then rushed to Royal Lancaster Infirmary.

She has since been discharged but has been left with potentially life-changing injuries after the merciless attack.

Police are now urgently hunting the unidentified dog owner and have launched an appeal for information.

He is described as white, 5ft 9in to 5ft 10in, slim, with brown short back and sides hair.

He is thought to be in his early-30s and was not wearing a top.

No arrests have yet been made.

Pc Richard Hannaford, of Morecambe Police, said: "This incident has left the victim with a very serious injury.

"As part of our ongoing inquiries we need to identify and speak to the man who was walking the dogs.

"I would urge anybody who knows who he is - or the man himself - to contact the police as soon as possible.

"Similarly, I would ask any witnesses or anybody with CCTV, dashcam or mobile phone footage which could assist our investigation to please get in touch."

Anyone with information is urged to get in touch by email at 5891@lancashire.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting log 0917 of May 5.