A dog has been rushed to the vet for emergency treatment after being attacked in Plymouth city centre.

Police are dealing with an incident which happened at around 10.45am this morning in New George Street.

Witnesses say a Staffie-type dog attacked a poodle and caused severe injuries to one of its legs.

One person said: "The poodle was ripped apart."

Police officers were already at the scene close to KFC and McDonald's dealing with a report of two men in possession of stolen goods.

One man has been arrested in connection with that offence.

Anyone with information about the incidents can call police on 101 quoting log 226 of today.

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