Police are investigating after a man was treated in hospital after allegedly being bitten by a Staffie.

The incident happened in fields in Chinnor on the morning of Tuesday, July 30.

A Staffordshire Bull Terrier was loose when it got into a fight with another dog being walked on a lead.

The dog walker, a man in his 70s, was bitten when he intervened and required hospital treatment.

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His dog required treatment by a vet.

Police seized the Staffordshire Bull Terrier on August 7.

A spokesperson for Thames Valley Police said: "The investigation into this incident is still ongoing and the dog remains in the safe custody of Thames Valley Police in the secure kennels.

"There is no further update on the investigation at this time."