A BLACK hound viciously attacked a pug and pulled its 73-year-old owner over on a Benfleet playing field.
The pug, named Murphy, was bitten repeatedly during the attack - which happened whilst he was being taken for a walk around Swans Green Field in Hart Road, Benfleet around 4.10pm on Thursday April 11, 2013.
His female owner was so shocked after the incident she had to be seen by paramedics.
The pug was treated by a vet.
Essex Police are now hoping to speak to the owner of the black hound - which is believed to be a cross between a Labrador and a Staffordshire Bull Terrier.
Pc John Skingsley of Rayleigh Neighbourhood Crime Team, said: "We would like to speak to the woman who was with the dog that attacked Murphy. She is described as being around 26-years-old, of very thin build, with black or brown straight hair and was wearing pink trousers. If anybody has any information please contact me."
Call Pc John Skingsley at Rayleigh on Essex Police 101 if you can help.