GRAPHIC CONTENT: Man 'hits DOG with baseball bat' in shocking CCTV footage
SHOCKING footage has emerged appearing to show a man and dog being beaten in the street with a baseball bat.
Shocking footage of man attacking dog with baseball bat
The alarming CCTV appears to show a man and a dog being chased down the street by another man armed with what appears to be a baseball bat.
The man carrying the bat struck the other man a number of times before hitting the dog, according to a witness.
The incident took place in broad daylight shortly after 12.40pm on Wednesday in Eccles, Manchester.
After a heated exchange the men walk back down Barton Lane and out of shot, according to witnesses.
Man 'hits DOG with baseball bat' in shocking CCTV footage
It's just not what you expect to see at dinnertime
One witness, who has asked not to be identified, said they were shocked to see the violent exchange.
They said: "It's just not what you expect to see at dinnertime.
"They were clearly having some sort of argument.
"He repeatedly struck the other guy and the dog at least twice."
This is the shocking moment the man carrying the bat struck the dog
The witness contacted the police and the RSPCA regarding the attack.
A spokesman for Greater Manchester Police said they were aware of the incident but had not heard from the alleged victim.
A Greater Manchester Police spokesman said: "We are aware of the incident.
"We would appeal to the victim to come forward and report it to the police."
You can call Greater Manchester Police on 101.