Police have actually appealed for info after 2 dogs were discovered dead in a lake in Co Tyrone.
A report was sent to authorities that the dogs had actually been discovered with a weight connected to them in the lake in the Carricklongfield Road location of Aughnacloy.
The PSNI said a post-mortem assessment will be performed and they were in touch with the regional dog warden.
Inspector Hughes said: “Officers received a report that the dogs were found weighted down in the water shortly after 7pm on Friday August 4.
“The dogs were removed from the lake and have been taken to a vet where a post-mortem will be carried out in due course. We are engaging with the local dog warden.
“Anyone who noticed anything suspicious is asked to contact police on 101, quoting reference number 1562 of 04/08/23.”
A report can be sent online through the PSNI’s non-emergency reporting form, or by getting in touch with Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online.