Police appeal underway as car fails to stop after hitting 11-month-old pug

Avon and Somerset Police is appealing for information and any dashcam footage of an incident in which a puppy was hit by a car in Bristol.

The car involved, described as small and grey, did not stop at the scene following the collision in St Philips Causeway at around 11.45am on November 30. Officers took the puppy, an 11-month old pug called Blue, to the vets for emergency treatment and he is now recovering at home on medication.

A police spokesperson said: “If you saw this collision, or were in the St Philips Causeway area around the time of the incident, please call us on 101 and give the call handler the reference number 5222287420. You can also supply any relevant dashcam footage via our website.”

If you can help, please call 101 and give the call handler the reference number 5222287420, or complete an online appeals form. You can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers 100 per cent anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via their Anonymous Online Form.