The police have confirmed they are investigating the killing of a Chihuahua by an American XL Bully dog.

The Chihuahua, named Yoda, was killed while he was being walked in Crane Park on Friday morning.

A small memorial including flowers and cards has been created at the Mill Road entrance to the park, which is close to the spot where Yoda was killed.

The Metropolitan Police told Nub News: "Officers are investigating after a dog was attacked and killed by another dog in Twickenham.

The Chihuahua, named Yoda, was killed while he was being walked in Crane Park on Friday morning.

"The incident happened at about 10:15am on Friday, June 23, on Mill Road, Twickenham next to the entrance of Crane Park, Twickenham.

"A Chihuahua was attacked by a American XL bully type dog, resulting in the Chihuahua's death from its injuries.

"Officers from the West Twickenham Safer Neighbourhoods Team are investigating.

"Any witnesses or anyone with any information is asked to call police on 101 or contact via Twitter @MetCC. Please quote CAD 2572/23JUN.

"To give information anonymously contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org."

A letter left at the memorial to Yoda.

The police have been asked whether the XL Bully has been impounded.

It has emerged that the woman owner of the XL Bully has herself been targeted for abuse including "threats to kill her" and "threats to petrol bomb her home". The details have been reported to the police.

There are conflicting reports about the incident with some people close to the owner of the XL Bully suggesting Yoda may have accidentally caused it to react.

An eye-witness to the attack said: "I was there when it happened and I don't think I will ever get over watching a Chihuahua being eaten by an XL Bully.

"The Chihuahua did not ask for that. It didn't bark, it didn't do anything it just came too close to a clearly dangerous dog in a public park."

One person commentating on the incident claimed: "Yoda, who should have been on a lead due to his snappy 'small dog syndrome' temperament, ran up to the XL Bully, snapping and barking, running back and forth around the legs of the XL Bully, who then grabbed Yoda with his front teeth.

"There was no blood, no mauling, just a puppy who doesn't realise his size protecting himself."