Abused dog dunked in canal by cruel owner is rescued by police as suspect, 37, arrested
AN abused dog has been rescued by police after its cruel owner repeatedly dunked it in a London canal.
Cops shared a photo of the dog safe and well on Twitter after it was tortured in the Grand Union Canal in Southall, West London, yesterday.
Officers have arrested a 37-year-old man after footage emerged of the cruel abuse yesterday.
Ealing Police tweeted: “Police are investigating after it was reported a man repeatedly submerged a dog in the Grand Union canal Southall on 7 April.
“A 37-year-old man has been arrested The dog is now with our officers.”
A video uploaded to Instagram yesterday showed a man violently throwing his dog into the canal – yanking its lead above his head before submerging the animal in the water.
He bends at his knees to make sure the dog is fully submerged, before violently pulling the animal out again.
The man, who is wearing a large Union Jack jacket, repeats the action five times.
On the final dunk, he holds the pooch under the water for several seconds – in what appears to be a cruel attempt to make the animal struggle for its life.
More than 1,000 people have like Ealing Police’s tweet, with many offering the rescued dog a home.
One commented: “If that little guy needs a home! He’s more than welcome.”
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Another added: “A long shot but if you’re looking for a new owner for that puppy, contact me!
“I’m happy to give it a better life than the awful last owner!”
Another wrote: “We are just down the road if the little pup needs a home – even if just for a little while, more than happy to foster.”
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