A TEENAGER was left stunned after her little brother was attacked ...by a pet pig.

Kathryn Clark and five-year-old Robert were on the recreation ground near Clacton Leisure Centre when they were surprised to see a woman taking the pet porker for a walk.

But when their ten-month-old poodle puppy went to investigate, all hell broke loose.

“He went over to play with the pig, but the woman went crazy,” said Kathryn, 19.

“The owner kicked my dog and the pig tried to attack my little brother.

“The pig was making really weird noises.

“Robert only went over to get our dog, but the woman started hurling abuse at us and the pig went for him.

“Luckily, the pig was on a lead and it missed Robert. But it could have flattened him and caused some real damage.”

Fortunately Robert and their poodle – called Big Dave – escaped unscathed.

But Kathryn, of Holland Road, Clacton, was shaken by the bizarre incident.

She claims the bad-tempered hog is a menace and a danger to the public.

“It’s ridiculous,” said the Blockbuster video store worker.

“I’ve never seen a woman walking a pig before. I’ve seen people walking ferrets and even cats – but never a pig.

“It wasn’t huge, but it was a full-blown pig – not some micro pig.

“It’s attacking human beings – surely that’s not OK.

“What happens if it gets off the lead, or grows even bigger?”

If you want to keep a pig, you must register with the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.

You also have to apply for a special pig walking licence, and get the route officially approved, to prevent the risk of spreading diseases.

Kathryn says the animal that attacked her brother should be put down.

She said: “How many kids will see a pig and want to go stroke it?”

“I’m all for people having weird pets – I’ve got a snake. But a dangerous pig that attacks small children is wrong.

“I’d like to see her licence revoked and that pig destroyed.”

l Are you the pig owner? Call our Clacton newsdesk on 01255 254217.