Pet dog killed in burglary in Woolacombe

A suspect has been arrested after a pet dog was killed during a burglary of a home in north Devon.

Devon and Cornwall Police said a house in Woolacombe was broken into between 10:00 and 18:50 GMT on Thursday.

When the residents returned to their home in Woolacombe Court they found their dog dead having suffered several injuries and alcohol stolen.

Police arrested a suspect on Friday and said no-one else was being sought in connection to the incident.

Andrew Wills, sector inspector for north and west Devon, said residential burglary in this community was "very rare".

He said: "This is an offence which will understandably cause concern in a community where residential burglary is fortunately very rare. It is currently not being linked to any other reports."

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