Concerns have been raised over an “extremely aggressive dog” allegedly being used as a “weapon against random strangers”.

Lester Holloway, editor of The Voice newspaper, was shocked when his spaniel Matoke was bitten by an aggressive dog in Rickmansworth Road near Cassiobury Park.

He was walking Matoke just after 6pm on Monday, June 6, when the other dog lunged forward and bit his dog.

Matoke did not require assistance from a vet, but Mr Holloway is concerned after allegedly seeing the same dog attack others.

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He said: “I have sympathy for people with problems, but I fear Watford could become an intimidating place if residents feel threatened.”

Watford Observer: Concerns were raised about a dangerous dog after an attack on Rickmansworth Road. Credit: Street ViewConcerns were raised about a dangerous dog after an attack on Rickmansworth Road. Credit: Street View

The owner believes that the same dog has been “an issue for some time”.

Hertfordshire Constabulary have confirmed a report was made, but said currently no criminal offences have been recorded.

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A spokesperson added officers from the Safer Neighbourhood Team have been made aware.

Police are asking anyone who has been in a similar incident to come forward.

Information can be reported online or by calling 101.

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