07/08/2023

Investigation Launched After Dogs Found Dead In Aughnacloy Lake

An investigation has been launched after two dogs were discovered in a lake in Aughnoclay, tied together and weighed down.

PSNI officers received a report that the dogs had been pulled from the water of a lake in the Carricklongfield Road area shortly after 7pm on Friday, 4th August.

The dogs, who had unfortunately died, were removed from the lake and taken to a vet where a post-mortem will be carried out in due course.

Inspector Hughes said: "Our enquiries are underway and anyone who noticed anything suspicious is asked to contact police on 101, quoting reference number 1562 of 04/08/23."

You can also submit a report online using our non-emergency reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/.

Crimestoppers can also be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org/

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