A MAN is wanted after a cat suffered serious injuries in an alleged incident involving a dog.

A cat was reportedly attacked by a dog in Hudgell Road in Stansted Mountfitchet at about 9.55pm on Monday, January 8.

Essex Police are now appealing for witnesses and hoping to identify the owner of the dog.

The owner is described as a white male, between 5ft 10ins and 6ft tall, and aged between 25 and 35 years old. He was reportedly wearing a raincoat or jacket.

A spokesman for Essex Police said: “We are looking to identify the owner of a dog after a cat suffered serious injuries in an incident in Stansted Mountfitchet.

“If you have any information, CCTV, dash cam or other footage, then please get in contact with us. Please quote reference number 42/4688/24.

“You can let us know by submitting a report on our website or by using our online Live Chat service available Monday to Friday between 10am-9pm.

“Alternatively you can call us on 101.

“If you would like to make an anonymous report you can contact independent charity @Crimestoppers, by visiting their website or by calling 0800 555111.”