A cat died after it was attacked by a dog in Watford, police said.

The dog was on its lead being walked in Berry Avenue on Sunday when the dog "unexpectedly attacked" a cat on a driveway.

The owner attempted to release the cat from the jaws of the dog but the feline died as a result of the injuries it sustained, police said.

Officers spoke to the dog owner following the incident, Hertfordshire Constabulary confirmed.