Police are appealing for witnesses and information following an assault on a dog in Derry/Londonderry.

Chief Inspector Ferriby said: “We received a report at around 5.05pm on Friday, 29th May of a man standing on a dog’s head in the Carnhill area of the city.

“It was reported that the dog was possibly a black pitbull-type breed, while the man is thought to have been in his mid to late fifties, of slim build and approximately 6ft tall. He was wearing a baseball hat and a tracksuit top.

“We would appeal to anyone who was in the area at the time and saw what happened, or who has any information which may assist with our enquiries – including images or any video footage – to contact us on the 101 number, quoting reference 1199 of 29/05/26.”

You can also submit a report or information online using the non-emergency reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport, or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org/.