Overview
- The 17-year-old was attacked in an alley near Forsbrook recreation ground off Mount Road at about 1:45pm on Monday.
- The victim made her own way to hospital following the bite to her face, and no further medical details have been released.
- The dog was described as a large black animal that ran off in an unknown direction and remains at large.
- Officers were called shortly before 2pm to reports of a loose dog and searches and inquiries continued into the evening.
- Witnesses are asked to call 101 quoting incident number 399 of November 14 or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.