Police are trying to find the owner of a dog which was found dead on a busy road.

The nine-month-old female Akita was found on the A414 between Hemel Hempstead and St Albans on Saturday, January 9.

Hertfordshire Constabulary is appealing for the public’s help to find the dog’s owner.

PC Brian Evans, of the Hemel Hempstead Safer Neighbourhood Team, said: “We’d like to trace the owner of this Akita to firstly make them aware of the sad outcome and also speak with them about the circumstances of this incident.

“The dog was chipped and its breeder and original owners were traced to others parts of the country, however the animal had been sold on and attempts to contact the current owners have been unsuccessful. 

“I would ask anyone who thinks they have information that may help with our enquiries to get in contact.

“If you are able to help I can be contacted directly via email at brian.evans2@herts.pnn.police.uk”

Information can also be reported calling 101, quoting ISR 117 of 9 January.