A dog was left with nasty injuries after it was attacked by another dog.

The incident occurred at around 11.30am on Monday, August 8 when it was being walked by its owner near Dickinson Quay in Apsley.

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The pet sustained serious injuries, including puncture wounds and swelling.

The animal that carried out the attack is thought to have been an Akita breed dog and the person walking it is described as "an older man with glasses".

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Watford Observer: Ella's dog in recovery after the attack. Image: Ella ChampnissElla's dog in recovery after the attack. Image: Ella Champniss

Ella Champniss, the owner of the dog that was attacjed, said: "I was walking near Apsley Lock with my dog on the lead, and as I turned round the corner a man was approaching with his Akita (also on a lead).

"We moved to the other side of the path and were about to cross when the dog lunged at mine and grabbed hold of her.

"This was completely unprovoked and the animal showed no sign of aggression before grabbing her.

"The dog luckily let go when mine started screaming and the man just carried on walking, when his pet had obviously caused a lot of damage."

Watford Observer: Ella's dog with puncture wounds and swelling after an attack by another dog in Apsley. Image: Ella ChampnissElla's dog with puncture wounds and swelling after an attack by another dog in Apsley. Image: Ella Champniss

Officers from Hertfordshire Constabulary are carrying out enquiries into the incident, and have asked for anyone with information to get in touch. 

A police spokesperson said: "Police were called on Monday, August 8, to report that at around 11.30am that day, a dog had been bitten by another dog on Dickinson Quay, Apsley.

"Enquiries into the incident are ongoing."

The spokesperson said the crime reference number is 41/63548/22.

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Watford Observer: Ella's dog after the attack. Image: Ella ChampnissElla's dog after the attack. Image: Ella Champniss

They added: "Anyone else who believes they may have been involved in a similar incident in the local area should report it online at www.herts.police.uk/report, speak to an operator in our Force Communications Room via our online web chat at www.herts.police.uk/contact or by calling the non-emergency number 101.

"More information about the legislation concerning dogs can be found on the Herts police website (https://bit.ly/3Kr2svv)."

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