Two Yorkshire Terriers have been killed during a horrific dog attack.

A woman was walking her two terriers at Thetford Forest on Wednesday evening when they were ambushed by a pair of large black dogs.

One of the terriers died during the frenzy and the second was found dead shortly after the attack.

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A man and a woman who owned the black dogs fled the scene near a fire exit and close to the A1065.

The man is described as having mousy brown short hair and was wearing light jeans and a grey hoodie.

The woman is reported to be in her mid to late 20s with brown hair and was wearing glasses and a brown tracksuit.

Anyone with information about this incident has been asked to contact Mildenhall Safer Neighbourhood Team quoting reference: 37/58186/23.