Baby, 1, in pushchair bitten in face by German Shepherd

Oliver Pritchard-Jones | Freelance news reporter Published September 20, 2026 8:38pm Updated September 20, 2026 8:39pm The baby boy was rushed to hospital after being bitten, police said (Picture: Police handout) A one-year-old baby was taken to hospital with facial injuries after a dog bit his face as he sat in a pushchair, according to the police. The boy suffered two small puncture wounds and grazing to his face after the dog, reportedly a German Shepherd, lunged at him in Southampton, Hampshire, police said. He was later taken to hospital as a precaution, Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary explained. It is now trying to identify who was responsible for the dog at the time. Today the force released a CCTV image of a woman they wish to speak to about the incident, which happened in Shirley Precinct at around 3.20pm on August 21. Sign up for all of the latest stories Start your day informed with Metro's News Updates newsletter or get Breaking News alerts the moment it happens. She is described as white, 5ft 7ins tall, and of large build. The force also said the dog was wearing a soft mesh-style muzzle at the time. The woman is described as white, 5ft 7ins tall, and of large build (Picture: Police handout) A police spokesperson said: ‘If this is you, or if you know the woman, please call police on 101, quoting 44260407684. ‘Also, if you witnessed the incident, or have any relevant information, please contact us.’ Arrow MORE: Fearless bystander takes on knifeman terrorising takeaway with fire extinguisher Arrow MORE: Three men stabbed outside Liverpool LGBT+ nightclub with suspect on the run Arrow MORE: Joanne Sheen murder suspect rearrested after remains identified as missing mum Breaking News Never miss the biggest stories with breaking news alerts in your inbox.