Two dogs seized from Scarborough home over welfare concerns

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 12 Oct, 11:30 · Archive

Two dogs have been seized from a property in Eastfield, Scarborough, following animal welfare concerns.

Two dogs have been seized from a property on Manham Hill in Eastfield, Scarborough, following concerns about their welfare. Officers from the Eastfield Neighbourhood Policing Team executed a warrant under Section 23 of the Animal Welfare Act on Wednesday, October 7, in partnership with the RSPCA and Beyond Housing.

An investigation is now underway into an alleged offence of causing unnecessary suffering to an animal under Section 4 of the Animal Welfare Act. The dogs are currently in the care of the RSPCA and are receiving treatment to support their wellbeing.

PC Megan Smith of Eastfield's Neighbourhood Policing Team said: 'Animal welfare is everyone's responsibility. If you have concerns about the welfare of an animal, please report them.' The police have thanked their partner agencies for their support during the operation. Members of the public can report animal welfare concerns directly to the RSPCA, or contact North Yorkshire Police if they believe a criminal offence is being committed.

How it is being reported

• Two dogs seized from home after animal welfare concernsTwo dogs have been seized from a property in Eastfield following concerns about animal welfare.Gazette & Herald (Malton) · 12 Oct, 09:57
• Two dogs seized from home after animal welfare concernsTwo dogs have been seized from a property in Eastfield following concerns about animal welfare.The Press (York) · 12 Oct, 09:57

In this story: Eastfield · Scarborough · North Yorkshire Police · RSPCA · Beyond Housing · Megan Smith

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