A 14-year-old girl was bitten by a dog.

Sussex Police are appealing for information following the report of an out-of-control dog in St Leonards.

On Wednesday, May 29, the teenager reported being bitten by a dog in Gensing Gardens, off Charles Road, at around 9.45am.

She suffered a minor injury to her arm.

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The dog was of medium size, brown and white and was a pitbull-type breed.

Sussex Police said it was on a rope lead and referred to by its owner as Panda.

The owner was a man in his 20s/30s, around 5ft7in tall, and slim.

A force spokesman said today: “Police are keen to speak to the owner and anyone who has relevant information.

“Please call 101 or report online, quoting serial 752 of 29/05.”