Northern Ireland crime: Man charged to court for causing unnecessary suffering to an animal

Police have charged a 34-year-old man to court for causing unnecessary suffering to an animal.

He is scheduled to appear before Newtownards Magistrates' Court today, Thursday 23rd January.

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Police metal handcuffs on black background

As is usual procedure, the charge will be reviewed by the Public Prosecution Service.

It is believed the report of animal cruelty relates to an incident in the Silverbirch Glen area of Bangor on Wednesday, 22nd January.

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