Thames Valley Police have apprehended two men in relation to a deadly assault on a dog in Slough last month. The arrests were made on Friday at a local address, where officers also discovered a quantity of cannabis.
The suspects, aged 20 and 22, both from Slough, are believed to be connected to an incident that occurred on September 29 around 6.05pm on Burnham Lane. In this incident, a dog, thought to be an XL bully breed, was deliberately attacked and severely injured. Despite receiving emergency treatment, the animal succumbed to its wounds.
The 20-year-old suspect faces multiple charges, including suspicion of criminal damage, causing unnecessary suffering to a protected animal, possession with intent to supply a class B controlled substance, and possession of an offensive weapon.
His 22-year-old accomplice was arrested on suspicion of criminal damage, causing unnecessary suffering to a protected animal, and possession with intent to supply a class B controlled substance.
Both men have been released on police bail until January next year.
In a separate but related development, a 31-year-old man from Slough was also arrested on Friday on suspicion of possession with intent to supply a class B controlled drug. He too has been released on bail until January.
Thames Valley Police are urging anyone with information about the dog attack to come forward. Individuals can contact the police by calling 101 or through the official website, quoting reference number 43240468625. For those wishing to remain anonymous, Crimestoppers can be contacted at 0800 555 111.
