Man arrested after video shows dog being kicked in Derbyshire park

On Friday afternoon, Derbyshire Constabulary officers said they were made aware of a video circulating online of a dog being kicked on a park in Blackwell.

A man has now been arrested in connection with the incident and is currently in police custody.

A Derbyshire Constabulary spokesperson said: “Five dogs have also been removed from a property in Blackwell due to concerns about their welfare.

“Enquiries are ongoing and we would ask anyone with any information to contact us on the below methods, quoting reference 21*540928.”

Facebook – send a private message to /DerbyshireConstabulary

Twitter – direct message the force’s contact centre on @DerPolContact

Website – complete the contact form at derbyshire.police.uk/ContactUs

Phone – call 101

You can also anonymously contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or by visiting www.crimestoppers-uk.org