Public Outrage over Death of Two Dogs in Property Leads to PSNI Statement

‘I don’t understand how this was allowed to happen’: Protesters slam council after death of two dogs

Public outrage over death of two dogs in property leads to PSNI statement

A 47-year-old man has been arrested and charged with abandoning an animal and causing unnecessary suffering to animals

Police warn social media comments on Lurgan dog deaths 'may jeopardise court case'

Police have warned the public not to speculate on social media about the distressing death of two dogs in Lurgan which came to light last week.

Police move to address mounting public anger over handling of deaths of two dogs in Lurgan

Police have moved to address mounting public anger over the “distressing” deaths of two dogs in Lurgan, insisting all calls were “thoroughly followed up” while warning that online speculation could jeopardise the upcoming court case. The dogs were discovered on Monday, August 17, following a report made to police that day. A 47-year-old man was arrested the following day, Tuesday, August 18, and was later charged with abandoning an animal and ca…

Police say all calls were ‘thoroughly followed up’ before two dogs found dead in Lurgan home

Police have said all calls received before two dogs were found dead at a Lurgan property were “thoroughly followed up”, as agencies came together to examine what happened and address questions over whether earlier intervention was possible. The PSNI made the statement following a multi-agency meeting in Lurgan on Monday morning, 24 August, attended by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council, Arbour Housing and local political repres…