A group of youths stabbed a dog to death in a “senseless attack” after it went to sniff them on a west London housing estate.
The Staffordshire bull terrier cross, named Chaos, was being walked by his owner through an alleyway on Havelock Estate in Southall.
Eight-year-old Chaos ran up to sniff a group of six to eight youths befored they allegedly attacked him with a flick-knife.
His devastated owner flagged down a nearby car and rushed the dog to the RSPCA’s Animal Hospital in Putnye but the dog died before he arrived.
The RSPCA is investigating the incident and is urging any witnesses to come forward.
RSPCA deputy chief inspector broster said: “This sounds like a very disturbing incident and a completely senseless attack on a defenceless animal and we are extremely concerned."
The incident happened on March 2 at around 3pm near Swift Road.
Chaos, who had lived with his owner since he was a puppy, was tan coloured with a black muzzle and was often walked around the area.
Anyone with information should call the RSPCA on 0300 123 8018.
