Police are investigating a report of a dog attack in Bellyeoman Park, Dunfermline.

The incident happened around 1.20pm on Wednesday when a 68-year-old man was walking his dog.

He was approached in the park, near Robertson Road, by a man and woman who were accompanied by two Staffordshire Bull Terrier type dogs, which were off their leads.

One of the dogs then ran towards the man, jumped up and bit his fingers. He sustained minor puncture wounds to his fingers, which were later treated at Queen Margaret Hospital.

Police were contacted and officers are now investigating.

The male suspect is described as a white man in his twenties. He has a slim build and is around 5ft 9” in height.

The female suspect is described as a white woman in her late twenties, with a slim build and long dark hair. She was wearing a dark leather jacket and blue jeans with knee high boots.

The dogs are described as one being brown and the other black. Neither of the dogs were wearing collars nor had any other distinctive markings.

Police Constable Adele Mercer, of Dunfermline Police Station, said: “Dog owners have the responsibility to keep them under control and on leads when appropriate.

“This bite could have easily resulted in a more serious injury. With this in mind we are eager to trace the two dogs along with their owners as soon as possible.

“I would ask anyone who was in Bellyeoman Park on the afternoon of Wednesday, October 25, or recognises the descriptions of the two suspects, to get in touch with us at their earliest convenience.”

Those with information can contact officers at Dunfermline Police Station on 101, quoting incident number 1554 of October 25, or anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.