Officials are trying to trace a man caught on CCTV intending to take a dog for a walk but instead abandoning the Shetland cross terrier.

The footage shows a man turning on his heel and striding back to his car, leaving the dog limping slowly behind him.

Ginger, as she has been nicknamed, looks on as her owner drives off in a metallic blue Kia Rio.

The incident was witnessed by staff in office blocks overlooking the car park. Ginger is now waiting to be rehomed.

The incident is similar to that of Mary Bale, the lady who was caught dumping a kitten into a wheelie bin back in August.

The 45-year-old has been charged with two counts of animal cruelty.