Article published in Ilford Recorder 5th August issue and online at: http://www.ilfordrecorder.co.uk/content/redbridge/recorder/news/story.aspx?brand=RECOnline&category=newsIlford&tBrand=northlondon24&tCategory=newsilford&itemid=WeED05%20Aug%202010%2012%3A26%3A09%3A637
A JOGGER who was mauled by a dog while out running has urged owners to be more aware of the danger some untrained breeds can pose.
Jamiesha Majevadia, 22, was in South Park, Ilford, when she stopped to chat with the owner of a rottweiller by the entrance to Green Lane.
She said: "He assumed I wanted to play with the dog and said 'good luck'.
"He let it off its lead and it attacked me."
The dog leapt at the 5ft 2ins university graduate from Ilford and bit her arm twice.
She said: "The bite left deep puncture marks on my right arm and it still hurts. The dog needs to be muzzled.
"He [the owner] pulled the dog off me after the attack, but when I asked for a phone to call for help, he indicated he didn't have one and just walked off.
"You could tell he wanted a rough, dangerous dog and that's exactly what he had.
"He had no concern for other human beings."
Jamiesha called police and was taken to hospital, where she had a tetanus jab and antibiotics for the injury, which may take up to a month to heal.
The man was described as Asian, of medium build, around 5ft 5ins tall and in his late 20s. The rottweiler had a shortened tail.
Jamiesha said she blamed the owner rather than the dog, which if found and classed as dangerous could be put down.
She said: "One rule in 'dog law' is to have it on a lead in public. The problem is sometimes you can't tell if a dog's excited or aggressive until they pounce."
The incident happened at around 6.30pm on July 26.
Anyone with information about a dangerous dog, can call 020 8554 5000.
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