A man has been taken to hospital with serious injuries after a reported dog attack near Langney Pond in Sandpiper Walk, Eastbourne, according to Sussex Police.
Police said the incident happened at about 15:10 on Monday 21 September. Officers arrested a woman on suspicion of being the owner of a dog dangerously out of control. An arrest does not establish guilt.
The dog has been safely removed from the area. A nearby school and nursery were kept secure as a precaution during the emergency response.
Witnesses or anyone with relevant footage should report information to Sussex Police online, quoting serial 911.
Sources / Checked 21 September 2026 at 18:08 BST: Sussex Police appeal, published at 17:33.