Man arrested in Lancaster for animal cruelty and dangerous dog offences

The Rural Task Force, Lancaster Neighbourhood Team, the Student Development Unit and local council dog wardens executed an Animal Welfare Act warrant at a Lancaster property on Saturday, July 30.

One man has been arrested for drugs offences, vehicle theft, having a dog dangerously out of control, possession of an offensive weapon and animal cruelty offences.

A Lancaster Area Police spokesman said: “We are aware of the effect this incident has had on the local community and encourage people to report these incidents to us so that we can take positive action.”

Call 999 in an emergency.

For non-emergency reports call 101 or report online via Lancashire Constabulary's website.

Call Crimestoppers anonymously tel: 0800 555 111 or you can report crime anonymously online on their website here