A VIOLENT dog was seized by police after it attacked a cat in Brooklands Gardens, Jaywick on Sunday at 5.30pm.

The cat died of its injuries and the dog is in kennels while Essex Police continue their investigation.

Anyone with information is asked to call Clacton police station on 101 quoting crime reference 42/144170/19 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.