A springer spaniel has reportedly died after being hit by a car near Falmouth Football Club this afternoon.

Dog owners who have lost their pet in the area of Budock are being asked to contact Rosemullion Vets, after the animal was run over on Bickland Hill.

Local man Robin Cornelius posted on Facebook: "Any one lost a springer spaniel near Falmouth football club. Just seen one run over. Died instantly.

"It came running down the road/footpath from budock and ran straight into road."

The unfortunate creature has been taken to the vets to be scanned for a microchip, in the hope of locating the owner.