Police investigate after 81 year-old bitten by dogs in Troon

It happened in Fullarton Woods.

Author: Natasha RichardsonPublished 9th Aug 2021

An investigation is underway after an 81 year-old woman was bitten by two dogs in Troon.

It happened in Fullarton Woods around 2pm on Wednesday 4th August 2021.

Police Sergeant Claire Walker of Ayr Police Office said, "The woman was bitten on the legs by two Staffordshire Bull Terriers.

"She received medical treatment for her injuries and was very shaken by the incident.

"We are keen to trace a man and woman who were with the dogs at the time.

“I would appeal to anyone who was in the area of the woods at the time and witnessed the incident, or who has information that will assist this investigation to contact us through 101 quoting reference number 0963 of 5 August, 2021.”

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