An investigation is underway after a woman and her pet pooch were attacked by another dog.

Both were left with injuries when they were set upon by the American Bulldog.

It happened in Doddinghurst Road, Brentwood at around 10.40am on December 6.

A police spokesman said: "We are investigating whether this incident is linked to another in Sandpit Lane in October.

"We want to speak to a man in connection with the incident.

"He is described as white, stocky, between 5ft 10ins tall and 6ft tall, with a facia tattoo, cropped hair and unshaven, and wearing grey tracksuit trousers, black boots, and a black jacket with a hooded top underneath."

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If you have any information you can submit a report online at https://www.essex.police.uk or use the 'Live Chat' button to speak to an online operator between 7am-11pm.

Please quote the crime reference number 42/283507/21.

You can also call us on 101 or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.