Dog bites may be more common on hot and polluted days, study suggests

Some research suggests humans commit more violent crimes when temperatures rise, with hotter weather and higher levels of air pollution also linked to increased aggression in humans.

Dog bites may be more common on hot and polluted days, study suggests (Clive Gee/PA)

Dogs may be more likely to bite people on hotter, sunnier days, and when air pollution levels are higher, new researchers suggest.

According to the study, the likelihood of dog bites occurring in these conditions increases by up to 11%.