Edinburgh Police are appealing for witnesses after a six-year-old was attacked by a Pitbull dog on Cramond Beach while out enjoying the sun during the weekend.
The little girl was walking with her family on Cramond Beach on early Friday evening when a black Pitbull knocked the youngster over, attacking her face and body leaving her with injuries.
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Police Scotland said: "A six-year-old girl was walking on Cramond Beach with three older teenage family members when a black Pitbull dog wearing a blue and white collar knocked her over and bit her to her face, body and arms.
"The man in charge of the dog is described as white, about 60 years old, six feet tall, average build, white beard, wearing a red baseball cap, a long black coat and blue jeans. The man thereafter left the area with the dog.
"The girl required medical attention in relation to her injuries.
"Anyone who recognises the description of this man is urged to call 101 quoting reference 2853 of 18 March 2022."
