Hong Kong woman arrested over dog sea-throwing allegation
SCMP · 1 SOURCES1 day ago1 MIN
Summary
Police arrested a 59-year-old local woman after a dog was allegedly thrown into the sea from the waterfront near 29 Tai On Street in Sai Wan Ho at about 1pm last Thursday . Officers said the woman later retrieved the animal and left, while the two dogs linked to her were found without visible injuries and transferred to the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals for further examination and care .
Key Points
- A passer-by reported seeing a woman throw a dog into the water near 29 Tai On Street, Sai Wan Ho, at about 1pm on Thursday .
- Police said the woman then retrieved the dog from the sea and left the waterfront before officers began their investigation .
- Officers arrested a 59-year-old local woman on Saturday near the junction of Tai Hong Street and Lei King Road in Chai Wan .
- She was detained on suspicion of cruelty to animals, later released on bail, and the Eastern district criminal investigation team is following up .
- Police said the woman owned a male Jack Russell terrier and a female beagle, and investigators are checking whether one was thrown in .
Why It Matters
The case remains under investigation, with police still trying to establish whether the dog allegedly thrown into the sea was one of the woman’s two pets . The transfer of both animals to the SPCA means their condition and welfare will be assessed as part of the follow-up process .