Police release footage of man wanted over 'sustained' dog attack that left 11-year-old girl with broken bones

Police have released footage of a man wanted in connection with a "shocking and sustained" dog attack that left an 11-year-old girl with broken bones.

The girl, who was hospitalised and left traumatised by the attack, was walking through Tower Hamlets in east London when she passed a man with two dogs.

One of the dogs then lunged at her and bit her several times on the arm and hand, police said.

A passing taxi driver helped free the victim from the dog's grip.

The owner of the dogs left the scene before officers arrived.

Police have now released a short video they believe shows the man with the two dogs he was walking on the day of the attack.

The girl spent several days in hospital receiving treatment for her injuries after the attack at around 8:30am on Wednesday 28 September.

Metropolitan Police Detective Inspector Luke Hampton said: "This was a shocking and sustained attack on a young girl as she walked to school.

"The incident not only left her with serious injuries - including broken bones - but has also left her traumatised.

"We need to quickly identify the owner of these dogs to make sure this does not happen again."