Police have launched an appeal and is asking for witnesses to come forwards after a dangerous dog attack in Lancaster.

At 9am on Sunday (January 22) a 65-year-old man was walking his dog across the football fields on Ryelands Park close to Torrisholme Road.

The man and his dog were approached by three dogs that were off their leads.

The male suffered “deep bite marks” to both hands and his dog suffered a severe bite that needed emergency surgery.

The dog and is still being treatment for Sepsis.

The owner of the attacking dogs reportedly left the victim without leaving contact details.

According to police, the attack has left the man feeling “shaken” and his pet is “fighting for her life” after the attack

The dangerous dog owner is described as a white male in his 30s. He is around  5ft 4 and of heavy build and bald.

He was wearing a black padded jacket and dark trousers.

One dog was large, tan coloured, bull-mastiff cross of very muscular build.  The remaining two dogs were medium brown Staffordshire Bull Terriers, both of muscular build.

A police spokesperson said: “We are appealing for information on the owner and urging witnesses to come forward.

“At around 9am on Sunday January 22, a 65-year-old male was walking his dog across the football fields on Ryelands Park close to Torrisholme Road.

“They were approached and attacked by 3 dogs, off their leads and dangerously out of control. The male suffered deep bite marks to both hands and his dog suffered a severe bite that needed emergency surgery and is still being treatment for sepsis.

The owner of the three dangerous dogs then made off without leaving cont”act details with the victim in the direction of the Ryelands estate.

“This was a nasty attack that has left the male extremely shaken and left an innocent dog fighting for her life.

“The dangerous dog owner is described as - White, Male, 30’s, 5’4, heavy build, bald, black padded jacket and dark pants.

"The three dogs were described as – one large, tan coloured, bull-mastiff cross, very muscular build and two medium brown Staffordshire Bull Terriers, both muscular build.”

Anyone with information can contact the police on 101, quoting the log number 0383 of the 22nd January or email 8312@lancashire.police.uk. You can also report information anonymously through the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.