Swindon: Man given 60 face stitches after dog bite

A man has been left needing 60 stitches after being bitten in the face by a dog.

Wiltshire Police are appealing for witnesses following the incident in Queens Park, Swindon between 17:30 and 18:30 BST on 13 April.

Police described the dog as a large Akita breed, which left the victim requiring extensive medical treatment.

They have called on anyone with information about the incident to get in touch.