Man arrested over death of dog on A27
Police found the body of the beagle collie cross dumped in a lay-by on the A27 westbound, at about 10.30pm on Sunday (November 20).
Witnesses first reported seeing a black Porsche Carrera being driven around with a dog tied to the back at the Devils Dyke car park, Brighton, at 10pm.
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Hide AdThe car was then spotted at 10.30pm, dragging the dog through the tunnel, before pulling into a lay-by.
When police arrived at the lay-by, they found the dog, and took it to a local vet, but it was dead,
PC Scott Walters said: “This is being treated as a deliberate act. The injuries this dog suffered were horrific.
“It has been distressing for everyone involved.”
More details on the arrest to follow.
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