Melton man in court in connection with suffering of a dog

A 39-year-old man will appear in court today (Thursday) in connection with an incident involving a dog in Melton Mowbray.

Andrew Kemp, of Tudor Hill, is due to appear at Leicester Magistrates’ Court to face a charge of failing to prevent the causing of unnecessary suffering to an animal.

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A man will appear in court today

The charge relates to a dog being found in Dalby Road, Melton on Saturday August 10.

The animal – believed to be an American bulldog - was taken to a vet where sadly she was put down, police reported.

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