POLICE were called about reports of a 'dangerous' dog on the loose in Cirencester earlier today.

The dog was barking and snarling at people around the Ormand Close area in the town, near Burford Road.

Officers confirmed to The Standard that while the caller was speaking to the control room, the owner of the dog returned and let it into her property.

No police were dispatched and no-one was attacked or injured.