A TERRIER leapt at a man in the street, biting his hand and ripping his t-shirt.

Police are appealing for witnesses after the incident in Milton Road, Eastbourne, on September 22, at around 3pm.

Sussex Police have only just released details of the incident.

The dog was being walked on a lead by a middle age couple at the time and the animal was described by the victim of being of average size, with wispy grey and white wiry hair.

PC Jeremy Lowe said officers were trying to trace the owners of the dog to speak to them about the incident.

Anyone with information should call 101 quoting 1009 of September 22.