Police are appealing for witnesses to an apparent dog attack in which a second dog was hurt on western Dartmoor last weekend.

It has been reported that an out-of-control dog injured another dog on Saturday, December 27.

A police statement says: “We received a report of a Belgian Malinois dog out of control between Burrator and Sheepstor at approximately 2pm on Saturday, December 27.

“During the incident another dog has been injured. If you witnessed anything or have information regarding this incident please call us.”

Witnesses or anyone with any information which can help police investigate the circumstances of the alleged attack, are asked to contact 101 or make contact with Devon and Cornwall Police quoting incident number 50250285314.