A man who stabbed a family dog 11 times has been sectioned.
Barnet MPS officers were called to Beaconsfield in Friern Barnet to reports a 40-year-old man had attacked a Staffordshire bull terrier.
First aid was administered before the dog was taken to Hendon’s Medivet in Watford Way.
In a report from the police, it said: “The male at the address was arrested for criminal damage.
“He was then sectioned under the mental health act by a Home Office forensic medical examiner and recalled to hospital.
Medivet confirmed on the following day that the dog had suffered 11 stab wounds, but fortunately none were serious.
Thanks to @Medivet_UK (Hendon) for assisting #ResponseTeamB with a dog which had suffered stab injuries & given first aid by officers. pic.twitter.com/pRSXVWZpK5
— Barnet MPS (@MPSBarnet) October 16, 2016
Update from @Medivet_UK the dog had suffered 11 stab wounds luckily non serious and should make a good recovery!
— Barnet MPS (@MPSBarnet) October 17, 2016
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules here