Four teenagers in total have been charged and the police have said more will follow.
A boy of 13 and a girl of 16 are among the four teenagers arrested today in connection with an assault on a man and his dog.
The alleged incident took place in Bangor, Co Down, on Friday night where Ryan Gray, from K9 Search & Rescue NI, was walking his dog Max before they were set upon by a large group of youths.
It’s believed the same group harassed an elderly couple, fought among themselves and caused disturbances throughout the town on Friday evening.
As a result the police have now made four arrests and have pledged more will follow.
A statement from the PSNI said: “Police investigating an assault involving a man and a dog in the High Street area of Bangor on Friday, March 27 have charged four teenagers to court.
“A 13-year-old boy has been charged with assault occasioning actual bodily harm, affray and causing unnecessary suffering to an animal. A 15-year-old boy has been charged with assault occasioning actual bodily harm, affray and causing unnecessary suffering to an animal.
“A 15-year-old boy has been charged with assault occasioning actual bodily harm and affray. A 16-year-old girl has been charged with affray and common assault. As is usual procedure, all charges will be reviewed by the Public Prosecution Service.
“Police would like to thank all those members of the public who came forward to assist with enquiries following our appeal for information in relation to this incident. The investigation is ongoing and further arrests will be made when the other suspects are identified.”
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