A dog has died after being involved in a hit and run in Bristol.
The Jack Russell passed away after being hit by a car, the driver of which failed to stop.
It happened at about 11am on Monday, April 26 in Bishport Avenue in the Hartcliffe area of Bristol.
Attending officers went house to house after the accident and found the dog's owners to notify them.
Avon and Somerset Police are now appealing for anyone who may have witnessed the incident.
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In a statement they said: "We are appealing for witnesses after a driver failed to stop following their vehicle colliding with a dog in the Hartcliffe area of Bristol.
"The incident happened at about 11am on Monday 26 April in Bishport Avenue. The vehicle involved has been described as small and blue.
"The dog, a white and brown Jack Russell, died at the scene.
"House-to-house enquiries were carried out and the dog’s owners soon found and notified of the sad news.
"Anyone who saw what happened, or has dashcam that could assist our enquiries, is asked to call 101 and give reference number 5221089375."
