A dog attack in a popular Swindon park left a man needing more than 60 stitches.

Wiltshire Police are appealing for witnesses after the incident, which happened in Queens Park on April 13 between 5.30pm and 6.30pm.

They said the victim was attacked by a large Akita dog and suffered injuries to his face, which required extensive medical treatment.

Police have urged anyone who saw what happened or who has information that could help with their enquiries to contact them on 101 quoting reference 54240042758.