Lib Dem would be MP gets bitten by a dog

Stephen Gibert came off pretty badly when he attempted to canvass a local dog in  St Austell & Newquay this afternoon. Mr Gilbert is defending a majority of just 1,312.

The perils of the doorstep.

A Liberal Democrat spokesman said he was delivering leaflets through doors at the time.

He said: “He was out in the constituency delivering a leaflet through a letter box when the dog bit him. It is a hazard of the job and all politicians are vulnerable to it.

“Stephen has been treated at the minor injuries unit at the local hospital this morning and has been bandaged up with a few painkillers. He will be back on the campaign trail this afternoon.”