Savage dog tore tiny terrier Daisy to death in front of horrified onlookers: So who is the cowardly owner who gave a fake name before fleeing? A tiny Yorkshire terrier was torn apart in an attack by a large Akita-type dog The owner did not have the savage dog on a leash He gave a false name and details to the terrier's horrified owner But she took a picture of him on her mobile phone Now Manchester police have released photo to find the man Officers say more dogs, or even small children, may be at risk This is the man police are hunting after his dog allegedly tore a tiny and defenceless terrier to pieces in front of shocked families enjoying a bank holiday. It was taken by the owner of timid Daisy, a Yorkshire Terrier, who was mauled to death in Manchester city centre's popular Spinningfields district in a shock attack. Stephanie Hopwood, 24, from Sandbach in Cheshire, said the incident had left her traumatised after the Japanese Akita-type dog, which was off its lead, attacked her 18-month-old. Wanted: The dog which attacked and killed 18-month-old Daisy, pictured with its alleged owner Police have now released this photo - which she took moments after the attack - in a bid to trace the man. She said the attack came completely out of the blue and happened while Daisy was being walked on a short lead. Miss Hopwood, an events manager from Sandbach, Cheshire, said the man whose dog carried out the attack 'rugby-tackled' his pet from Daisy in a bid to stop the incident. But he then left the scene having given Stephanie, who was with her boyfriend Ashley Noblet, 34, at the time, a false name and phone number. But she took a mobile phone picture of him, which she handed to police. Daisy was taken to a vets but was put down shortly afterwards. Defenceless: Daisy was killed in the savage and unexpected attack by the powerful Japanese Akita-style dog Senseless: Daisy's injuries were so severe she was put to sleep later that day, leaving her owner traumatised. Right, Stephanie Hopwood pictured with her beloved Daisy Miss Hopwood said: 'We were just walking to meet friends in Spinningfields when the attack happened. It came out of nowhere. The Akita actually brushed past my leg before attacking Daisy. She didn't stand a chance. The attack probably only took 20 seconds but she was torn limb from limb. It was horrifying. She was really badly hurt. It has really upset me. The incident was horrific. There was no build up to it. Daisy was just attacked without warning from behind. She said the incident showed why such powerful dogs must be kept on leads. 'Someone needs to look into whether it is safe for dogs like that to be off their lead,' she said. There were signs up everywhere to say that dogs should be on leads. Miss Hopwood described Daisy, who she had had since she was two months-old, as a 'playful and cheeky' dog who loved children. The incident happened near to the popular Oast House pub on Bank Holiday Monday, May 6, at about 4.45pm. Adorable: Miss Hopwood said that the attack came out of nowhere and her dog was ripped from 'limb to limb' PC Gavin Johnson said: 'This poor dog was mauled to death in front of both the owner and shocked onlookers. I have absolutely no doubt that anyone who saw this would have been horrified and, no doubt, the image would have stayed with them. Since this happened we have spoken to a number of witnesses and have been working to identify the owner. 'Now we have taken the decision to release these photos as we want the public's help to identify this man and his dog. His animal was off the lead and clearly out of control. As tragic as Daisy's demise it, what troubles us even more is how would this dog react to other dogs or even small children? 'So, if you saw this happen, and we haven't yet spoken to you, or you recognise the man and dog in the picture, then please get in touch.' Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.