Puppy killed with plastic bag in Littlehampton
The Jack Russell's owner returned to her Falkland Avenue house after a shopping trip, at about 1pm on June 1, to find the dog with a plastic bag tied to its head with an elastic band.
Sgt Peter Allan, of Littlehampton police said that the incident was "particularly nasty and upsetting".
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Hide AdHe added that the house, which is close to Southfields Recreation Ground, had been plagued by youths acting in an anti-social manner in the weeks leading up to the attack, and that an attempt to break into
garden shed had been made the previous day.
"I would urge anyone with information to call PC Liz Nelson on 0845 60 70 999, quoting reference WA2/052/34/09."
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