A MAN in his 40s has been bitten by a dog, after approaching a man and woman walking a Doberman on private land.

The incident happened on Sunday, September 3 between 7pm and 7.30pm, and left a man with puncture wounds and bruises after being bitten by a Doberman on his leg and hand.

A spokesperson for Hampshire Constabulary said: "We are appealing for witnesses and information following a dog biting incident in Winchfield.

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"Between 7pm and 7.30pm on September 3, a man in his 40s was working on private land off Totters Lane when he saw a man and woman walking a black Doberman.

"When he approached them the dog bit the worker on the leg and hand, leaving puncture wounds and bruising.

"The dog walkers then left in the direction of the Old Potbridge Road towards Winchfield.

"We are releasing images of two people we would like to speak to regarding this incident.

"Do you recognise these two people? Did you see anyone walking a Doberman in this area at the time of the incident? Please call 101 quoting reference 44230357281 if you have any information."