Man arrested for causing unnecessary suffering to dog

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Image caption, Police are appealing for witnesses to the incident in Bristol Gardens, Brighton
  • Author, Christian Fuller
  • Role, 大象传媒 News, South East

Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was arrested on suspicion of causing unnecessary suffering to a dog.

The incident happened in Bristol Gardens, in Brighton, at about 20:05 BST on 11 August.

A 36-year-old man, of no fixed address, was arrested in connection with the incident, which involved a dog he was walking, police said.

He has since been released on bail with conditions, including not to be in control of a dog in public.

The dog has been left in the care of a family member, police said.

Anyone who witnessed the incident or captured it on video is urged to contact police.

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