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Man arrested after dog thrown to its death from balcony in Oldbury

A dog was thrown to his death from a balcony of a flat in Oldbury.

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Police have worked with the RSPCA on the case

West Midlands Police and the RSPCA are investigating and a man has been arrested.

Officers arrested a 19-year-old man on suspicion of animal cruelty after a dog was found thrown over a flat balcony in Wallace Close, Round's Green, on November 8.

On arrival officers found the dead dog and began investigations into tracing the owner.

Following work with the RSPCA, a 19-year-old was arrested on Sunday and remains in police custody this morning.

A police spokesman said: "RSPCA enquiries led to the suspect and the investigation is ongoing at this time."