Police have been made aware of a dog said to have been “aggressive” in Watford.

Hertfordshire Constabulary says it was called to reports of an aggressive dog over Link Road and near Water Lane at 1.35pm on Thursday, September 16.

The caller reported that the dog had approached them aggressively on three separate occasions.

It is described as brown, with pointed ears and similar to a Doberman.

Its owner is described as a white male, the force said.

The report has been referred to the Dog Warden and the Safer Neighbourhood Team have been made aware, police added.

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