AN elderly woman was knocked down and her dog was killed after they were involved in a collision with a car.

Police know the identity of the driver but have appealed for further witnesses.

The crash, involving a blue Fiat Punto, happened on the junction of Warwick Road and Victoria Road, in Carlisle, at about 3.35pm on May 7.

Police have only released details of the incident now.

Cops would like to speak to an elderly man who was waiting at a bus stop on Warwick Road at the time.

Anyone with information contact police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.