Police are appealing for the public's help following a dangerous dog incident in Essex this morning.

Officers were called to outside the Co-op Havengore in Springfield, Chelmsford, at around 7.40am today (March 2) after reports of a dog being attacked by another dog.

The injured dog, a small cockapoo has been taken to the vets with serious injuries.

The other dog involved, a suspected Staffordshire bull terrier, was then stopped by their owner who left the scene.

Essex Police have since identified a man officers believed can help them with their early enquiries.

A spokesman for the force said: "If you have any information, CCTV, dash cam or other footage in relation to this incident, then please get in contact with us."

Submit a report on the force's website or by using the online Live Chat service available Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays) between 10am-9pm.

Visit www.essex.police.uk/digital101 to find out more about the website reporting services.

Alternatively, call 101.

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To make an anonymous report, contact independent charity Crimestoppers by visiting their website or by calling 0800 555 111.

Quote incident 191 of 2 March when providing any information to make sure it gets to the right person as quickly as possible.