A WOMAN was bitten by a dog while walking her own pets in Clevedon.

The incident happened at abut 10.45am on Friday when she was walking her two dogs at Marshalls Field.

A golden retriever, which was not on a lead, ran over to her and began barking at her animals.

She went to pull her dogs away and was bitten on the arm by the golden retriever. She had to have hospital treatment for the deep puncture wound.

Police are now investigating the incident and want to hear from anyone who has any details regarding it.

Anyone with any information should call police on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.