POLICE are keen to trace a man who was walking a dog when it bit a teenager.

The 18-year-old was riding his scooter through Newton Aycliffe Skate Park, on Burn Lane, when the dog, described as a black Patterdale Terrier, bit him on the back of his calf.

The incident happened at around 10.20am on Saturday, 19th August and the victim sustained minor injuries.

The animal, which was on a lead, was being walked by a man believed to be in his 50s or 60s.

He is described as being around 5ft 9in with black/grey hair and of slim build.

If you can help identify the man, please call Durham Police on 101 quoting incident number 168 of August 19