POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a dog was killed.

North Yorkshire Police want witnesses to come forward with information about a collision between a car and a dog, which took place in Sandsend near Whitby on Wednesday, April 7.

A spokesman for the force said: "The collision is believed to have taken place between 2-2.30pm on a pathway through local woodland and involved a black 4×4 vehicle. The dog very sadly died from the injuries sustained in the collision."

The driver of the vehicle has been identified and is currently assisting North Yorkshire Police with their inquiries. However, officers are appealing for any witnesses to the collision or anyone who recalls seeing the vehicle prior to the collision, to get in touch as soon as possible to assist the investigation.

If you can help, please contact North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2, and ask for PC Thompson. You can also email bethany.thompson@northyorkshire.police.uk

Please quote the North Yorkshire Police reference number 12210093814.