Man, 32, charged with animal cruelty after Sheffield shoppers call 999 over dog's welfare on Fargate

Officers were called after several members of the public rang 999 at around 3.18pm on Wednesday (November 26) out of concern for the dog on Fargate.

Using CCTV footage, a man was located and arrested on Hereford Street, Broomhall, less than an hour later.

Eyewitnesses told The Star as many as eight officers were spotted at the scene as the man was arrested.

South Yorkshire Police has now confirmed a 32-year-old man has been charged with animal cruelty.

He is also charged possession of a Class B drug.

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