A DOG has been attacked and injured by another dog in Caerphilly.

The cross-boxer was walking along Llwyn-yr-onn Street, Energlyn, with its owner when an off-lead dog ran up and bit it.

This is the third dog attack in Caerphilly in just over a year, and the second in two months. In December an 83-year-old woman was attacked by a dog in Heol Fawr, She died 17 days later.

And this attack took place just a few streets away from the attack in November 2021, in which 10-year-old Jack Lis died.

The off-lead dog has been described as a Pitbull breed.

Gwent Police are currently appealing for information into the alleged attack, whuich  is reported to have taken place at around 4pm on Wednesday, January 11.

A spokesperson for Gwent Police said: “We’re trying to find these two people who were in the area walking dogs at the time and may be able to help us with our enquires.

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Gwent Police believe the pair pictured can assist with their enquiries. Picture: Gwent Police

“Call us on 101 or DM us quoting 2300011039.”