Man arrested for animal cruelty in Worcester after warrant
Summarised from 2 outlets · 3 reports · Updated 14 Oct, 17:02 · Archive
A 29-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of animal cruelty after West Mercia Police and the RSPCA executed a joint warrant at a property in Dalegarth Court in Warndon, Worcester, at around 8.26am on Wednesday. Several animals were seized during the operation and are now in the care of the RSPCA. The man remains in custody.
Witnesses reported seeing marked and unmarked police cars and RSPCA officers at the scene. A West Mercia Police spokesperson confirmed the arrest, stating a 29-year-old man had been detained. An RSPCA spokesperson said: "Our officers joined West Mercia Police who executed a warrant today in the Worcester area. A number of animals were seized and are now in the care of the RSPCA."
The operation follows the discovery the previous week of a dead puppy, believed to be a 'starved' lurcher, found discarded in a carrier bag in a field off Shap Drive in Warndon. The RSPCA said the investigation remains active.
How it is being reported
- Update on Worcester animal cruelty arrest as several animals seizedSeveral animals are reported to have been seized from an address in Dalegarth Court in Warndon, Worcester on Wednesday as a man was arrested for animal crueltyMalvern Gazette · 14 Oct, 16:04
- Update on Worcester animal cruelty arrest as several animals seizedSeveral animals are reported to have been seized from an address in Dalegarth Court in Warndon, Worcester on Wednesday as a man was arrested for animal crueltyWorcester News · 14 Oct, 16:04
- Animal cruelty arrest as 'dog seized' during police incidentMan, 29, arrested for animal cruelty in Dalegarth Court in Warndon, Worcester with West Mercia and RSPCA involvedWorcester News · 14 Oct, 12:59
In this story: West Mercia Police · RSPCA · Dalegarth Court · Warndon · Worcester · Shap Drive
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