An appeal has been launched after a horse and rider were chased by a dog in a Suffolk village causing considerable stress.

The incident happened at about 10.20am on Friday, April 12, in Low Street in Glemsford. 

According to Suffolk police, the horse and rider were chased by a dog, which has been described as a light-coloured Poodle-cross type, causing considerable distress.

The owner of the dog, a woman, has been described as having dark hair and was wearing a red jacket. 

Anyone with any information is being asked to contact Suffolk police quoting the crime reference number 37/20857/24.