The dog that mauled an elderly man's Jack Russell to death in Charlton has been seized by police.

John Lawrence Kane, 83, known locally as Jack, was walking his six-year-old Jack Russell, Daisy, on Saturday, July 13, at the Cherry Orchard Estate near a local school.

They encountered two people walking two "XL Bully" type dogs.

One of the dogs broke free and attacked Daisy, killing her and leaving John with a severe hand injury.

John's son, Sean Kane, said: “When this happened, my dad literally had to bring the dog home by himself.

"Daisy was obviously dead in his arms, and he had a serious hand injury and he had to walk about 400 yards back to the house.

“I've never seen my dad cry like that. My dad's a pretty tough character. He witnessed it and couldn't do anything about it. He couldn't get this dog off.”

The family contacted the police, but no ambulance was available, so officers took John to Saint Thomas’ hospital.

The attack not only left physical scars but emotional ones as well.

Sean added: "Daisy was a lovely family dog, very good-natured, and wouldn't hurt anyone.

"She had a unique way of asking for treats by sitting on her backside with her paws up.”

A woman, believed to be the owner of the dogs, turned herself into the police on July 16.

The investigation is ongoing police have said that the dog involved has been seized and that the victim has been informed.

Police are seeking witnesses to assist with their investigation. Anyone who witnessed the incident but has not yet spoken with police should call 101 or post on X @MetCC quoting 2657/13JUL.

A spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police said: “We can confirm that police were called at 10:28hrs on Saturday, 13 July to a report of an attack by what is thought to be an XL Bull Dog at Cherry Orchard Estate, Charlton.

“The suspect was reported to have been walking with two XL Bully type dogs when one of them managed to slip the lead and attacked a man walking his dog.

“The victim, a man aged 80s, suffered a serious hand injury. His dog, a Jack Russell, was sadly killed in the attack.

“The injured man was taken by officers to hospital where the injury to his hand, although not life threatening, requires extensive medical treatment.

“On Tuesday, 16 July a woman, thought to be the owner of the dogs, made herself known to police. Enquiries are ongoing.

“Anyone who witnessed this incident but has not yet spoken with police should call 101 or post on X @MetCC quoting 2657/13JUL.

“To remain 100 per cent anonymous call the independent charity Crimestoppers on visit crimestoppers-uk.org.”