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Police dog 'punched repeatedly' during West Drayton arrest Police dog 'punched repeatedly' during West Drayton arrest
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A police dog was punched repeatedly during an arrest, the Metropolitan Police has said.A police dog was punched repeatedly during an arrest, the Metropolitan Police has said.
Two officers and the dog, called Ernie, had been chasing a suspect in West Drayton on Tuesday, following reports of an assault and theft.Two officers and the dog, called Ernie, had been chasing a suspect in West Drayton on Tuesday, following reports of an assault and theft.
A 28-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of robbery, resisting arrest, common assault, and animal cruelty, the force said.A 28-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of robbery, resisting arrest, common assault, and animal cruelty, the force said.
The suspect needed hospital treatment for a bite injury.The suspect needed hospital treatment for a bite injury.
He has since been released under investigation while inquiries continue.He has since been released under investigation while inquiries continue.
Ernie was taken for assessment and sustained no major injuries. "He has returned to normal duties," a police spokesperson added.
Supt Emma Richards said: "Violence against anyone - whether it is a member of the public, a police officer or police animal - is completely unacceptable and this should send a clear message that we will take such acts of violence seriously."Supt Emma Richards said: "Violence against anyone - whether it is a member of the public, a police officer or police animal - is completely unacceptable and this should send a clear message that we will take such acts of violence seriously."