The woman in her 40s was left with injuries to her chest11:16, 04 Jul 2026Updated 11:24, 04 Jul 2026A general image of a Belgian MalnoisA woman was bitten in the chest by a dog in a scary ordeal in the Black Country, police have said.The victim, who is in her 40s, suffered injuries to her chest in the incident on Broad Lanes in Wolverhampton.It came after a man – who was in charge of the dog – attempted to assist with a separate incident in the area.Police said that the woman was bitten at around 9.30pm on June 12.READ MORE: The disturbing digital trail left by racist monster who raped Sikh woman he thought was MuslimThey believe the dog involved was a Belgian Malinois, and they are working to trace a man involved who is described as being white and about 30 years old.He is said to be of a thin build with short hair and was driving a white van at the time.A spokesperson for West Midlands Police said: “We’re appealing for information after a woman was injured after being bitten by a dog in Wolverhampton.”The woman, in her 40s, was bitten to the chest during the incident when a man in charge of a dog attempted to assist with a separate incident.”The incident took place on Broad Lanes, at around 9.30pm on 12 June.”We would now like to speak with a man described as white, around 30-years-old, of a thin build with short fair hair, who was driving a white van and in charge of a black and tan dog believed to be a Belgian Malinois.”Anyone with information has been asked to get in tocuh with the force.The spokesperson continued: “We have been carrying out enquiries in that area, but are now asking anyone who was around Broad Lanes at the time or has any information that could help our investigating officers to get in touch with us.”You can call 101 or use the Live Chat option on our website quoting crime number 20/283965/26.”Alternatively, you can make an anonymous report to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”
Dog attack probe as woman bitten in chest
