Police are looking for an XL thug who attacked a woman and killed her dog while they were walking.

Lancashire Police said a Staffordshire Bull Terrier called Alfie and his owner were attacked on the Seat Naze footpath off Burnley Road East in Waterfoot on Wednesday.

The force said Alfie later died as a result of his injuries, while his owner suffered a hand injury which is not believed to be serious.

Lancashire Police said bully XL and his owner left the scene, but a 29-year-old man from Rossendale was arrested on Sunday on suspicion of allowing a dog to run dangerously out of control.