Overview

• Eden Moss was bitten on May 6 by a large grey dog, described as a Rhodesian Ridgeback or Visla, while walking her Labrador-cross near James Cook University Hospital.
• The attack left her with deep puncture wounds that medics could not stitch due to infection risk, requiring ongoing hospital care for complications like bleeding.
• Cleveland Police have launched an investigation and are seeking information about the off-lead dog and its owners, who reportedly left the scene after the incident.
• Eden’s family has issued a public appeal, urging witnesses to come forward to help prevent future attacks and ensure public safety.
• The case highlights growing concerns about uncontrolled dogs in public spaces and the rising number of dog bite incidents across the UK.