A driver is being hunted by police after a dog was killed and its owner injured in a sickening hit and run.
The male owner was walking with his Cavapoo, a cross between the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and Poodle, when they were struck by the car in in Southport yesterday, Thursday, October 1.
Merseyside Police confirmed the dog sadly later died as a result of its injuries and the owner was also hurt in the incident on Bispham Road around 4pm.
The driver failed to stop at the scene and is now being hunted by police.
A Merseyside Police spokesman said: "Officers from our Roads Policing Unit are appealing for information following a fail to stop road traffic collision
"At around 4pm, it was reported that a car had collided with a dog and its owner on Bispham Road. The dog, a Cavapoo, sadly later died from its injuries and the owner suffered an injury to their hand."
The spokesman added: "The driver of the vehicle, which is described as a dark coloured hatchback car, is believed to have left the scene without leaving any contact details."
Witnesses are urged to come forward.
Constable Phil Williams from the Roads Policing Unit said: "We are keen to trace the driver of the vehicle to assist our enquiries and would also ask anyone who witnessed the incident to please get in touch.
“Likewise, if you have any dashcam footage, or CCTV footage from the surrounding area that may assist us identifying the vehicle involved, please let us know.”
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Anyone who witnessed the incident or has any information is asked to contact the police's social media desk @MerPolCC on Twitter or ‘Merseyside Police Contact Centre’ on Facebook quoting ref. 20000594765.
Alternatively call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
You can also contact them via their online form at: https://crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information/give-information.
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“Likewise, if you have any dashcam footage, or CCTV footage from the surrounding area that may assist us identifying the vehicle involved, please let us know.”
Anyone who witnessed the incident or has any information is asked to contact our social media desk @MerPolCC on Twitter or ‘Merseyside Police Contact Centre’ on Facebook quoting ref. 20000594765 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. You can also contact them via their online form at: https://crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information/give-information.
