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Police are appealing for a dog owner to come forward after a runner was bitten near Harrogate.
It happened at 6.45pm on Saturday 6th July at Fewston Reservoir when a male runner was bitten by a dog.
Two women were walking two large dogs, and one of these dogs on the lead jumped up at the runner and bit them, causing a minor injury.
The exact breed of the dog is unknown at this stage. The man sought medical treatment following the incident.
A police spokesperson said:
"We are appealing for any witnesses and for the owner of the dog to make contact so we can discuss the incident.
"Please email stephen.mangham@northyorkshire.police.uk if you have any information that could help our investigation.
"Alternatively, you can call North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2 and ask for Steve Mangham, or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via their website."
Please quote reference 12240120346 when passing on information.