06/02/2018

Two Men Arrested Over Death Of Young Dog

Two men have been arrested in connection with the death of a young dog.

Police received reports that the dog had been killed in the Ailsbury Park area in Lurgan on Monday, 05 February.

The suspects have been detained on suspicion of causing unnecessary suffering to an animal.

They remain in police custody.

A PSNI spokesperson said: "Police are appealing for anyone who has any information about this incident to contact officers in Lurgan on 101 quoting ref 1135 05/02/18. Alternatively, information can also be provided to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 which is 100% anonymous and gives people the power to speak up and stop crime."

(CD/LM)

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