Man arrested in Shirebrook after social media video circulates showing ‘distressing’ animal cruelty offence

On Tuesday, October 25, officers in Derbyshire Police’s Shirebrook safer neighbourhood team were made aware of a social media video being shared by residents, which showed a potential animal cruelty offence committed on October 23.

A team spokesman said: “This footage may be distressing for some people to view and we would advise against sharing this footage whilst a police investigation is carried out. Our investigation has begun and will continue.

“Officers have seen the dog twice today and can confirm the dog is safe and with its rightful owner.”

On Thursday, October 27, officers confirmed a man had been arrested in connection with the incident and enquiries are continuing.