A dog owner 'just walked off' after his pet attacked a pensioner who had been watching golfers play at a Nottingham course.
Police are now appealing for witnesses after the 76-year-old man sustained a deep cut when the animal jumped up and dragged its claws down his legs.
The man had been at Bulwell Forest Golf Club alongside his wife and their Westiepoo on Saturday, June 5, when the incident happened.
In a statement to police, their daughter-in-law, who asked to remain anonymous, said: "A Staffy-type dog has then come running over so my father-in-law picked up our dog and lifted him over his head to protect him.
“The Staffy-type dog has then jumped up and dragged his claws all down his leg.
“It was quite a nasty cut and it’s left a big scar.
“The owner of the dog didn’t see if my father-in-law was OK – he just walked off.
“He should be keeping the dog on a lead as it’s clearly out of control. What if it attacked a child?
“Had he got hold of our dog he could have been killed.”
Sergeant Oliver Chadwick, of the City North neighbourhood policing team, said: “This was a frightening and distressing intendent that could have been a lot worse. This dog was wandering around and launched an unprovoked attack.
“We are keen to track down its owner and would like to speak to anyone who recognises the man in the image. If you recognise him please call 101 quoting occurrence number 21*314413.”
