Police are appealing for information after an XL Bully attack in Stockton.

The incident took place at 2:15pm on the cycle path between Elm Tree Avenue and Darlington Back Lane.

During the incident an XL Bully attacked a French bulldog and the owners 'made threats' afterwards.

The owners of the dog are described as a boy aged around 17 years old, of a mixed ethnic appearance, wearing a grey coat, black jogging bottoms, a grey top and a hat.

The girl is described as around 15 or 16 years old, petite height and build with dark, shoulder length hair.  She was wearing a pink hoody.

A Cleveland Police spokesperson said: "The boy made threats towards the owner of the French Bulldog before he and the girl walked off with the dog towards Hinkley Grove and into the estate.

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"The owner of the attacked dog managed to take a photograph of the dog at the scene, and officers are appealing for information on the dog in the image.

"The Frenchie was left with a puncture wound requiring treatment from a vet, and the owner of the dog sustained an injury to his finger."

Anyone who knows where this dog is, or who has information on this incident, is asked to call 101 quoting reference SE24163299.