THIS is the dog which savaged a 66-year-old man in a nightmare attack.

The dog, a bull terrier, viciously attacked the victim in Almondbury leaving him with injuries described as `horrendous' by police.

It was caught after the attack and put in kennels - but then was taken by intruders during a break-in.

More details have now emerged about the attack which happened at 4.40pm on Saturday.

The man was visiting a friend in the Eastlands area of Almondbury when the dog began to chase him.

The terrified victim fled into the car park of the nearby Homestead residential care home at Hurst Knowle in Almondbury where the terrier got hold of him.

He was bitten on his face, neck, arms, legs and body as he tried in vain to fend the brute off.

Large chunks of flesh are thought to have been bitten off and the victim's clothes were left in tattered rags.

The man's screams alerted people nearby who rushed to help, but they were unable to get the dog off him.

Police rushed to the scene and eventually forced the terrier to loosen its grip by beating it with batons.

The victim was taken to Huddersfield Royal Infirmary and then transferred to Bradford Royal Infirmary for specialist plastic surgery.

His condition was said to be stable today.

The dog - which is thought to be called Soldier - was taken to Marina Kennels.

But police revealed the kennels were burgled in the early hours of Sunday morning and the only thing stolen was the dog.

Det Con Russ Conlon, of Huddersfield police intelligence unit, said today: "Clearly this is a very dangerous dog and it is vital we get it as soon as possible.

"The last thing we want is anything happening like the traumatic events on Saturday afternoon which left the man with horrendous injuries.

"If anyone has any information at all we would urge them to call us immediately."

An Almondbury couple have been arrested in connection with the incident.

They have been released on police bail pending further inquiries.

Anyone with information should contact Huddersfield police helpdesk on 01484 436659, Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or 999 if they see the dog.