A woman has been arrested following an attack on a delivery driver by two Cane Corso dogs in the Forest of Dean last month. The incident occurred just before 3pm on Saturday, 29 August, at a property in Malswick, near Newent.
The victim, who was delivering a parcel to the address, suffered significant injuries to her arm along with other bite wounds on her body. It is understood that the owner of the dogs was not present at the property during the attack.
In a previous development, a man was arrested on suspicion of having dogs dangerously out of control. He has since been released on police bail while investigations continue. Following inquiries by Gloucestershire Police’s Criminal Investigation Department, a woman has now also been arrested on suspicion of the same offence related to this incident. She too has been released on police bail pending further enquiries.
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On the day of the attack, the woman, in her 30s, was able to call for police assistance and seek refuge inside her vehicle while waiting for help. Officers arrived promptly, with a police dog handler securing the animals behind gates. The dog owner was then contacted, and both dogs were seized.
The victim was treated at Southmead Hospital in Bristol for her serious injuries.
Police have highlighted that the local area is frequented by dog walkers and continue to seek witnesses or anyone with information regarding this or any prior incidents involving the two Cane Corso dogs.
A Gloucestershire Police spokesperson said: “Under Section 3 of the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991, it is an offence to have a dog dangerously out of control in any place, including private property.
“Anyone with information is asked to contact the police online, quoting occurrence number 53260074742.”