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21 Jan 2026

Ballykelly dog torture probe: PSNI confirm live investigation under way

Police have confirmed they are are investigating a case of alleged animal cruelty following a report of unnecessary suffering to a dog in the Ballykelly area on Wednesday, May 22. Two men have been arrested and bailed pending further enquiries.

PSNI confirm a live investigation is under way after footage emerged on social media of a dog being cruelly abused. The incident in the video has been reported to the police who have since launched an investigation, arresting two people.

A police spokesperson said: “Officers responded to an address and arrested a man who was in the property at the time, and a number of dogs were also removed.

“A second man was arrested a short time later relating to the same report. Both men have since been bailed pending further police enquiries.

“The local council's dog warden has been made aware and enquiries are continuing to establish the circumstances.”

“This is a live investigation and there are no further details at this time, but we would ask the public not to re-share any videos on social media due to the sensitive nature.

"Instead, information which may assist with our investigation can be submitted online using the non-emergency reporting form www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/ or via 101.”

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