A dog reportedly attacked the children inside a playground before a woman left the area. Police have now released CCTV footage as they urgently try to identify and speak with her. 📹 Investigators believe the woman in the footage may hold the crucial answers—but did anyone see the danger before it was too late?

DOG ATTACK 

Two children, 6 & 11, rushed to hospital after being mauled by dog in playground – as CCTV released in hunt for woman

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TWO children have suffered bites to their legs and thighs after being mauled by a dog.

Cops have released CCTV images in a bid to track down a woman they want to speak to.

A woman in a light blue top and dark pants walks a dark-colored dog on a leash.
Cops in Leicester are keen to trace this woman who could help with their inquiriesCredit: Leicestershire Police
Person leaning down to pet a dog.
Police have appealed to the public as they attempt to identify the womanCredit: Leicestershire Police

The kids were at a playground on Vernon Street, near Newfoundpool, Leicester, on April 19 when they were injured.

Cops said the victims, aged six and 11, were bitten and later treated in hospital.

Leicestershire Police have now appealed to the public in their attempt to identify a woman who they believe could help with their investigation.

A spokesperson for the force said: “Enquiries have been ongoing since the incident was reported to us and we hope the public can help us move the investigation on.

“We know the images are not the best quality, but we hope someone will recognise the woman or the dog.

“If this is you or you have any suspicions about who the woman may be, we would urge you to get in touch.”

Anyone with any information is asked to contact PC 4630 Samuel Senior on 101, quoting crime number 26*224111.

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