Man held after dog killed in burglary

Gardai have arrested a man for questioning following an aggravated burglary in Cork last night in which an Alsatian belonging…

Gardai have arrested a man for questioning following an aggravated burglary in Cork last night in which an Alsatian belonging to the house owner was killed.

Gardaí believe that a man broke into a house in Fairhill area of Cork's northside at about 9pm last night and attacked the dog with a knife, killing him.

The alarm was raised.

Gardaí later arrested a 25-year-old Waterford man. He was taken to Gurranebraher Garda station for questioning.

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The man was arrested under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act which allows for detention of up to 24 hours before he must be charged or released.

Barry Roche

Barry Roche

Barry Roche is Southern Correspondent of The Irish Times