Reports of Warwick man punching a dog and then throwing it by its hind legs lead to his arrest

The investigation into the incident is ongoing
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A 41-year-old man from Warwick was arrested yesterday evening on suspicion of animal cruelty after officers responded to a report that a man had punched a dog and then thrown it into the air by its hind legs.

The man was later released under investigation while enquiries continue.