Police are investigating after a runner was injured after being bitten by a dog today (Saturday) in Archallagan plantation.

The white and red collie-type dog was not with its owner and ran back into the trees after the attack.

Police said the runner was injured in the incident which took place this morning at about 11.30am.

Appealing for information, a police spokesman said: ’We are keen this doesn’t happen to anyone else, especially a child.’