iStockA boy has been injured after a “bull breed” dog bit him outside a shop in West Lothian.
Emergency services were alerted to the incident outside the premises in Harrysmuir, in the South Pumpherston area of Livingston, at around 12pm on May 2.
The dog, described as a fawn coloured, stocky dog wearing a black harness and lead, and owner left heading towards Drumshoreland Road after the pet bit the three-year-old.
The owner is described as male, white, around 6ft tall, stocky build with light coloured short hair. He was wearing a dark top, shorts and sliders.
Constable Kirsty Forsyth, Broxburn Police Station, said: “We are appealing to the public to help trace the dog and its owner.
“Anyone with information on the dog and its owner is asked to contact 101, quoting reference 1582 of May 2, 2025.”
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